Managerial Guidelines

• Talented Professionals
  1. You want the "best fit" but that involves many factors.
  2. The key is to identify the most talented people and put them in jobs that interest them. Their development is then best ensured by keeping their work continually challenging.
  3. Talent can be different for different roles and responsibilities.
  4. Watch for the ability to grow. Identify and nurture latent (rather than realized) talent.
• Developing Technical Talent
  1. Allow, encourage, and demand growth.
  2. The key is the presence of both breadth and depth.
  3. Manage people in a stimulating way. Expose them to multiple challenges and provide them with a control over their own work.
  4. Fear is often the disincentive for growth.
  5. But be aware that you can't make apples into oranges.
• Developing Managerial Talent
  1. Management talent is, to some extent, inherent but management skills are taught.
  2. More responsibilities will bring more growth.
  3. Organize teams for mentorship (applies above too).
• Managing Teams
  1. Interpersonal relationships are the key.
  2. Interact with team members. Act more like a collaborator than a traditional manager.
  3. Balance team membership and distance - a difficult act.
  4. Characteristics:
     • subtile vs blatant
     • forward vs. reserved