What If You Don’t Like to Manage Employees?

Managing employees can definitely be challenging…though also rewarding if you enjoy interacting and guiding the performance and growth of another person.

What if you are one of those managers that never enjoyed managing employees and would rather not have to do it? What can you do?

There are many aspects in managing employees…coaching, counseling, setting standards and expectations, performance reviews, disciplining, hiring, etc. When it comes to managing employees, what aspect of management do you enjoy? In my post “Can I Do What I Do Best…Every Day?” I speak about working with your strengths as a manager.

Do you dislike managing employees because you don’t know how to manage employees? When we feel unsure of ourselves, our first reaction is to retreat or create a story that states “I just don’t like to manage employees.” When in fact you are not sure if that is the case because you are lacking knowledge. What you need to do is analyze what is making you uncomfortable in interacting and managing your team members.

Take some time to write what is bothering you about your employees.

What makes you uncomfortable?
What employees challenge you the most?
Do you know how to provide feedback to your employees?
Do you have the right staff to do the job?

…just write about your experiences as a manager….what works and what doesn’t work for you?

After you spend some time researching your issues around managing employees, take one issue and develop a plan to solve the problem.

Find the partners who can help you – your manager, HR, or a strong manager that can provide valuable information.
Read books on employee management
Speak to your employees and see what they require from you in order to be effective and productive in their jobs.

What if you just don’t like to manage employees…you are clear that you are in a role that does not suit you. What can you do?

You can stay in your present role and decide to learn the basics and do your best.
You could create a layer between you and your employees; for example, a supervisor. This person will be the primary point of contact for all employees on your team.
You could search for a new position where your business expertise is all that is required and you would not have to manage employees.
…be creative and add your own solutions to this section.

Final Thoughts
Your employees do deserve your best. If you decide to stay within your role as a manager, find solutions to increase your skill levels in managing employees. If you just coast, your employees won’t perform at their best. Even more important, you won’t feel good about yourself.

Stop procrastinating…take the time today to be honest with yourself. Evaluate your management skills and take action to implement the necessary changes that create harmony within you.

Pat

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How To Set Up Accountability With Your Employees

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