Are you a bully boss?
Feb 10 2005
A campaign to stamp out bullying in the workplace has been launched by private sector union Amicus, which is asking managers to take a good look at themselves.
Research shows that 4 out of 5 managers admit to bullying occurring in their organisations. In response, Amicus has produced some tips on how small business owners and managers can avoid being a bully.
Be firm but fair Discipline is an important part of management but try to make your point firmly and clearly without putting the fear of God into miscreants.
Keep it cool Don't blow your top if the pressure is getting to you. Tantrums could earn you the bully label and are not the most effective way of managing staff.
It’s good to talk Make time to sit down and communicate with your team. Working out the week's priorities will help reduce stress levels in advance.
Don’t make it personal Don’t rant about employees causing you problems behind their back as this may undermine them and ultimately make them feel inferior and excluded.
Maintain a level playing field While people deserve praise when they have done a good job, make sure you play fair. Letting 'favourites' develop is a dangerous game that can upset office politics and make people feel excluded.
Learn from other’s mistakes Think about how you felt when your own previous bosses treats you badly and adapt your own management style accordingly.
Listen without prejudice If someone challenges your idea or way of working, don't bite their head off. Think about what they have to say, make a note and let them know how their idea may work next time.
Avoid cliques If you organise company drinks or other inclusive event, make sure everyone is involved and people don't make feeble excuses to miss out. This will reduce the chances of cliques developing.
(9/2/05)
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