Talk about those department heads we like
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To be a good department head, one needs not only charisma but also extensive knowledge and the ability to manage various aspects of work; fairness should be upheld in all matters, flattery is not tolerated, and consideration must be given to the interests and needs of the employees under one’s supervision. Among the many managers I have encountered, there was only one like that. Can everyone share the traits they like in a supervisor?
All crows in the world are black; there aren’t many good ones left.
Ideals are always so wonderful, haha
The department head plays a role that connects the upper and lower levels. He is responsible for the daily management of his department as well as the implementation of evaluation systems. He cannot do everything when it comes to advocating for employees and securing benefits for them; he can only raise issues to higher authorities, as he is not part of the decision-making body. I understand the employees’ reasonable demands, but I’m powerless and unable to do anything about it.
I’ve met many department heads who keep suppressing the frontline employees and managers; they report only good news to higher-ups and hide any problems. It’s better to exaggerate one’s achievements rather than be honest, as they are jealous of talent and fear that frontline employees might rise to higher positions.
Generally, leaders don’t think this way; training capable employees for management positions is also a way to share the workload, and recognizing that such training leads to competent employees is considered a leader’s achievement as well. It is also beneficial to be recommended for other suitable management positions, which will help in handling matters in the future; why not take advantage of that?
I strongly agree with the idea expressed by a leader about acting as a support for others. However, a leader who is able to take care of everything and earn good evaluations from both superiors and subordinates should always be thinking about the people and matters within the department – which essentially comes down to these two things.
Competent leaders are generally good to their subordinates and don’t keep on being wary of them