7 Types of Managers

I was talking with a friend the other day about management styles. And it was just so funny how we came up with a list (mostly he did). See if you can relate to any of the following "types" of managers. Maybe you've had one (or all) managing you in your job experience lifetime...

7 Types of Managers:

1. Sea gull manager. They fly in. They do something (the thing that sea gulls do). They fly out.

2. Crisis manager. Doesn't do anything until a crisis happens. Why take steps to avoid it ahead of time?

3. Managle-ment manager. He / she messes up everything. (Similar to sea gull.)

4. MIA manager. Just like in the military: Missing in action. 'Nuff said.

5. Nitpicker manager. Worried about the insignificant. Enforces a bunch of rules and regulations that have nothing to do with enhancing productivity.

6. Auxiliary manager. He / she "assumes" the position (and everybody knows they don't know what they're talking about).

7. Perfect manager. No such thing.

But there are traits that are best if you're wanting to be a manager (or looking for a manager to manage your shop): Honesty, integrity, diplomatic, hands off when needs to be, hands on when needs to be, balanced, friendly, merciful, challenging, etc.

So which manager are you? ~ or ~ Which manager are your working for ( / have you worked for)? ;)

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