Mano a mano

De casualidad buscando una info de PayPal me encontre con esta pequeña reunion entre Wenceslao Casares y un grupo de Argentinos en su ofi de Bling Nation en SV y me parecio piola compaginarla...

Definitivamente no estoy de acuerdo con muchas cosas, pero si me parece que hay muchos comentarios y cosas valiosas...

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managing talent by google

el otro dia navengando un ratito me encontre esta nota presentando el manifiesto de google para convertir crappy managers en managers efectivos.

son algunos tips muy sencillos pero esta bueno siempre tenerlos a mano...

EIGHT HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE MANAGERS

1. Be a good coach

* Provide specific, constructive feedback, balancing negative and positive
* Have regular one-on-ones, presenting solutions to problems tailored to the employee's strengths

2. Empower your team and don't micro-manage

* Balance giving freedom to your employees while still being available for advice
* Make "stretch" assignments to help them tackle big problems

3. Express interest in employees' success and well-being

* Get to know your employees as people, with lives outside of work
* Make new folks feel welcome, help ease the transition

4. Be productive and results-oriented

* Focus on what you want the team to achieve and how employees can help achieve it
* Help the team prioritize work, and make decisions to remove roadblocks

5. Be a good communicator and listen to your team

* Communication is two-way: Both listen and share
* Hold all-hands meetings and be specific about the team's goals
* Encourage open dialogue and listen to the questions and concerns of your employees

6. Help your employees with career development

7. Have a clear vision and strategy for the team

* Even amid turmoil, keep the team focused on goals and strategy
* Involve the team in setting and evolving the team's vision, goals, and progress

8. Have key technical skills, so you can help advise the team

* Roll up sleeves and work side-by-side with team, when needed
* Understand the specific challenges of the work

THREE PITFALLS

1. Have trouble making transition to team leader

* Fantastic individual performers are often promoted to manager without the necessary skills to lead
* People hired from outside often don't understand the specific ways of the company

2. Lack a consistent approach to performance management and career development

* Doesn't help employees understand what company wants
* Doesn't coach employees on how they can develop and stretch
* Not proactive: Waits for the employees to come to them

3. Spend too little time on managing and communicating

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/8-habits-of-highly-effective-google-managers-2011-3