Do managers have difficulty giving negative feedback?
Any person that accepts a management position must understand that acceptance of the position also requires tough choices must be made from time to time and are accountable for both tangibles and intangibles. A good manager understands this a coaching position which requires giving both, positive and negative feedback to build a strong team. A management position is not a popularity contest. However, it is a position where you must earn trust and respect from your subordinates. Earning and building trust involves being firm, fair, and consistent. A well respected manager will treat everyone the same way without showing favoritism and by being firm will establish with the subordinates that protocols, company policies, and directives will be followed and enforced without question including zero tolerance for failure to meet deadlines.
Most people know how good managers are suppose to perform and have great respect for those that know how to lead and coach a team. A good manager understands that you do not have to belittle, yell, or threaten during counseling sessions, in most cases, the point can be made in an firm, even tone voice. A manager understands you cannot force a person to think the way they do or even make them do something they do not want to do. However, a good manager will give someone options and communicate the repercussions for failure to comply or modify behavior. A manager has to be aware he/she is outnumbered and failure to earn respect of the team members will result in his/her own failure as in your career you climb the ladder. You do not go back down ladder, you go out the door for failing.
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