Introduction
You’ve heard it before: the best managers are good communicators. But what does that mean? Are you a micromanager who likes to assign tasks and track progress closely, or do you prefer the hands-off approach and let your employees run with their projects? Is there a middle ground between micro- and macro-management? And most importantly, how do you figure out which approach works best for you? In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of management styles so that you can start managing remote workers more effectively.
What is your management style?
Your management style is a set of behaviors and skills that you use to manage people. It’s not just about how you lead, but also how you communicate, how often you do so, and what kind of feedback or recognition (or lack thereof) you offer in response to their work.
So what does this mean for your career? The better understanding of yourself as a manager will help guide decisions about where to go next in terms of jobs or promotions–and even which companies might be the best fit for your personality type as an executive!
Why should you figure out your management style?
- You will be more effective.
- You will be more efficient.
- You will be more productive.
- You will be happier, and so will your team!
How do you figure out your management style?
To figure out your management style, you should identify the strengths and weaknesses of each of these groups.
For example, if you’re a great manager but your team is weak on communication skills and customer service, then perhaps a more directive style would be best for both them and their customers. Or maybe they need someone who will give them more freedom to make decisions so they can grow into leaders themselves–in which case being hands-off would be ideal!
What happens if you don’t figure out your management style?
If you don’t figure out your management style, you will have a hard time managing people. Your team will be unhappy and unproductive, which means they won’t be motivated to do their best work.
This can lead to lower productivity overall, which is the opposite of what you want!
Knowing how to manage people effectively is one of the most important skills a remote worker can have.
Knowing how to manage people effectively is one of the most important skills a remote worker can have. It’s easy to get lost in your work, but it’s important to remember that you are also leading a team and it’s up to you to make sure your team is working efficiently and effectively. The first step towards becoming an excellent manager is figuring out what type of management style works best for you.
The four basic management styles are: directive, supportive, participative and delegating-authority (DAD). Each style has its benefits and drawbacks; knowing which one fits best will help guide your decision-making process as well as give insight into how other managers operate so that when conflicts arise between them and their employees (or even among themselves), there will be less room for miscommunication or conflict because everyone understands where each person stands on certain issues!
Conclusion
If you want to be a good manager and be successful at remote work, it’s important that you figure out what kind of manager you are. You can do this by looking at yourself honestly and asking others for feedback on how they perceive your management style. The best way to do this is by having regular check-ins with your team members so they can share their thoughts with each other or individually with you in private conversations–but whatever method works best for both parties involved will always be the most effective!
