Why “I’m doing my Best Syndrome" is dangerous and Injurious for Managers and Others Employed

 Why “I’m doing my Best Syndrome" is dangerous and Injurious for Managers?


Introduction:

“I’m doing my Best Syndrome", amongst Managers is quite common and prevalent feature in lot many Workplaces, Business Organizations and Other Institutions.  This is like committing Hara-kiri, knowingly or unknowingly. 

Employers, on the other hand, are increasingly demanding Better-than-Before Superior Performance and Quicker Results withing Shortest Possible Time. Consistently Effective Managers only, are being recruited hired, retained and rewarded. Under performers have to go. By way of Punishment or Demotion or withholding of Annual Increments or Upgradation. The last resort is Pink Slip. 

Beware Managers. Ab Bhi Jago. Learn and Master Managerial Effectiveness.

Sole Remedy:

Managerial Effectiveness can be learned by Doing Right Things Right, First Time Every Time. The Traditional Wisdom of Just Doing Things Right, is passe, nowadays with onset of Artificial Intelligence. 


 What is Managerial Effectiveness: 

Managerial Effectiveness refers to the Degree or Extent to which Managers achieve the Desired Results within their Teams or Departments or Sections or Groups. It included, inter alia, how well they set goals, make decisions, communicate effectively amongst themselves and Others, inspire and motivate their Team Members, Delegate Authority and Tasks, and Resolve Conflicts.

An essential way to improve effectiveness in the workplace is to focus on completing a task before you start another one. Avoid Multitasking because it can reduce your work rate. If you concentrate on completing one task at a time, you can complete different projects successfully.

Why is managerial effectiveness important?

An effective Manager is a force that drives its direct reports toward reaching their goals. Benefits include increased productivity and employee engagement, reduced attrition, a positive work environment, and much more.


What is the difference between Managerial Effectiveness and Efficiency?

Efficiency is-a-vis Effectiveness in Business Management applies different methodologies, processes, and focus. Efficiency is a measure of productivity and how tasks are performed, whereas Effectiveness measures the quality of the end results.

Efficiency is the ability to produce an intended result in the way that results in the least waste of time, effort, and resources.

Effectiveness is the ability to produce a better result, one that delivers more value or achieves a better outcome.

What are the 4 measures of effectiveness?

Measures of Effectiveness should use Assessment Indicators that are relevant, measurable, responsive, and resourced so there is no false impression of task or objective accomplishment. They should be easily understood and evaluated.

What are the Main Determinants of Managerial Effectiveness?

The identified factors that could affect managerial effectiveness are:

1. Previous Work Experience,

2. Educational Qualification and Training, as prescribed

3. Other Suitability namely Personal characteristics,

4. Self-Development of Managerial Competencies, Skills-Set.


What is the best indicator of manager success?
1. Headcount growth rate. Headcount growth rate is the percentage increase in the number of employees that a manager hires. It's a good measure of manager effectiveness as it can show how well they can find and retain top talent while continuing to build their team.20 Mar 2023

Significance of Managerial Effectiveness: 

A proficient manager propels their team towards goal attainment, fostering increased productivity, employee involvement, reduced turnover, a constructive work atmosphere, and additional benefits.

Mitigating Managerial Ineffectiveness: 

Senior leadership and HR play a crucial role in enhancing managerial effectiveness by clarifying company-wide success criteria, sharing engagement metrics, and providing growth opportunities.

Core Objectives of Management: 

1. Survival and Sustainability: The primary aim of any business is to endure.

2. Profit: Mere survival is inadequate; Perpetual Profitability is key.

3. Growth: Businesses must expand their prospects for long-term success.


Evaluating Managerial Performance through Team Development:

  1. Boost in sales.
  2. Elevated Employee Engagement.
  3. Accomplishment of Milestones.
  4. Integration of New Skills.
  5. Enhanced Project Finalization and Delivery Deadlines Ratio/Rates.
  6. Augmented Productivity and Output.
  7. Advancement and Elevation of Team Members Sense of Wellbeing.

How You Can Be the Next Star Performer Effective Manager

1. Prioritize Your Daily, Weekly. Monthly & Yearly Goals, 

2. Define your KRAs, 

3. Achieve your Communication Effectiveness

4. Design your Decision-Making Effectiveness

5. Evolve and Enhance your Leadership Effectiveness, 

6.  Adopt Change Management Effectiveness 

7. Pursue Business Excellence

8. Embrace Ethical Conduct and Transparency.

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How are you benefited:

 1.Your Job Security Self-Guaranteed (If you are effective, nobody touches you). 

2.  You become ready for next Promotion and Get Promoted. 

3.  Your image as a Star Performer will enhance (You Get noticed by Management & remain in their Good Book. 

4. As Super Achiever, you achieve daily / weekly / monthly targets and inspire others. 

5. Plus, many more Rewards and Recognitions.


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Harsh Kumar Sharan
XLRI Jamshedpur Alumnus
Former Manager Tata Steel Jamshedpur
Management Faculty (Visiting) IIT Mumbai SOM, MDI Gurugram, NMIMS Famous Others

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