Some managers are not aware that their subordinates keep on watching them how they manage the team. The employees are not blind, they know whether their bosses are qualified or not. And one of the qualities that matters is the ability to make a decision.
Some managers seem to have difficulty in making any decisions. Yes, they are indecisive! The lack of this important skill not only disturbs the flow of the job but also – to make it worse – decrease the managers’ credibility toward their subordinates.
Why do some managers become indecisive? There are some reasons. The first one is perhaps afraid to make any mistakes. Some managers think that making mistakes is a sin, and they don’t want people to know their good images to be badly broken.
There are some solutions in overcoming this indecisive problem. First is to know that you, managers, are humans. And humans make mistakes. Not to worry people’s opinion about you. Yes, they will talk behind you. Who cares? People will forget that anyway.
The second step is to ask these questions: who, what, when, why, and how to solve this problem. Collect all information related to the problem.
Third is to anticipate what the worst part might happen. Then think: does that ‘worst part’ might really happen? It usually doesn’t, does it? Having that ‘worst part’ in mind usually hinders us in thinking clearly.
So, please be decisive, Boss. Your subordinates really need you to lead.
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