Ten Commandments of Management

Inspired by Don Frederiksen’s Quiet Leader commandments, I thought I’d reflect on the commandments I live by as a manager. I am not perfect and don’t live them all the time, but it’s important to me to have principles to live by, to help guide my decisions.

1) Never stop learning to be a better manager and better person.

2) If it can be delegated, it should be delegated, even if it takes more time.

3) Take the shot and encourage your team to do the same.

4) Ask, don’t tell, when you need something to be done.

5) Be grateful for the little things…and the big things!

6) Only hold necessary meetings.

7) No surprises for me, for my manager, or for my team.

8) Focus on strengths, not weaknesses.

9) Admit when you make a mistake (and know that you WILL make mistakes).

10) The team is more important than me.

Ten Commandments of Management