Good boss: what is he like?

You can talk about as much as you like,which makes the boss bad or good, but such statements, not confirmed by facts, are rather subjective. Google experts approached the issue thoroughly and in 2009 launched a project with the code name Oxygen. The

In the process of working on the project, more10 000 reviews of the company's managers. The source of feedback was the results of quarterly attestations, feedback from clients and colleagues, and other reports. Based on the collected and processed data, the eight rules of good governance.

1. A good boss is a good mentor. Each boss has to be evaluatedthe activities of their subordinates. A good boss does this not from the position of the supervisor, but from the position of the mentor. It is important to evaluate the actions of subordinates specifically and constructively, to observe a balance between praise and criticism. From time to time, you need to meet with tete-a-tete employees and suggest ways to solve problems in the light of their strengths.

2. A good boss trusts his team. Sometimes the chief turns into a hen-hen,bothering subordinate petty tutelage and controlling each step. Do not be afraid to give subordinates freedom. But you need to be available in case they need your advice. Gradually you need to trust your subordinates to solve increasingly serious problems, raising the bar - this is important for their professional growth.

3. A good boss is interested in the success of employees and their personal well-being. Do not limit your communication work - be interested in what your subordinates live outside of it (but do not be obtrusive). Help newcomers to adapt to the team.

4. A good boss is demanding enough. Of course, the collective will love "good-natured", butexcessive softness negatively affects the results of work. It is important to focus on what collective results employees should achieve, and how they can do it. We need to help them prioritize, and formal power will help to remove obstacles.

5. A good boss knows how to listen. Communication with subordinates is a two-way process. You must not only share information, but also listen to your subordinates. If it is customary in your company to hold meetings, they should aim not at demonstrating your eloquence, but at achieving common goals. It is important to encourage active discussion of working moments and listen to the opinions of employees.

6. A good boss fosters career development of employees. Sometimes bosses artificially brake careerthe growth of subordinates, being afraid that they will be "outdone". But instead of "lowering" the rest, it's better to grow yourself professionally - then nobody will encroach on your post.

7. A good boss always remembers the strategy. Imagine that your department or company issteamer. You should always clearly remember where he is sailing. Even during the time of your work, your goals and strategy should be constantly in your head. If there is a need to formulate new goals and ways to achieve them, involve members of the team.

8. A good boss can help when needed. Try to understand the difficultiescan arise in a particular job. It is not necessary to delve into all the subtleties, but you must be able at least to tell the employee in which direction to move. If there is a need - connect to the general work instead of adjusting the subordinates from the height of their throne.

These rules may seem obvious and therefore not worth mentioning. But not infrequently the simplest things are at the same time the most effective. A good boss is not the one with the wholeThe wall in the office is hung with diplomas and certificates of various courses and trainings. The main thing is that the boss knows his business, trusted his subordinates, was consistent and "kept his hand on the pulse."