Management tricks of the trade

As a member of the accounting profession, you have the good fortune of working in a profession where upward mobility happens quickly and frequently. One minute you’re working as a staff member and the next, you’re managing six people.

Stepping into a management role comes with an entirely new set of responsibilities. Are you ready for the challenge? These 10 tips from LeaderValues.com will help you become a top-notch manager:

1. Have a vision and communicate it. If you can communicate how the company will succeed, your employees will be motivated to work toward a common goal. Keep them in the loop and always let them know their hard work will pay off.
   
   
2. Show respect. Give respect and you’ll get respect. This includes everyone you work with: clients, employees, partners, suppliers, etc.
   
   
3. Share your success. If the company succeeds, reward the employees who made it happen. This will foster the sense of working on a team. Whether it’s through benefits, higher compensation or other perks, the reward will be noticed and appreciated.
   
   
4. Don’t be too serious. People want to work in a fun environment. The culture of an office is incredibly important to today’s workers, so don’t forget to make small talk every now and again and attend some of those after-work happy hours.
   
   
5. Work with your employees. Employees don’t want to feel like they are working harder or longer hours than their boss. Whenever possible, be the first to arrive and the last to leave the office.
   
   
6. Keep your door open. Let everyone know that you have an open-door policy so they feel comfortable coming to you with concerns. It’s beneficial to both you and your employees to have open communication.
   
   
7. Listen. Hold regular meetings – formal and informal – with members of your team. Their feedback and input is vital to your organization’s success.
   
   
8. Build relationships. Take an interest in your employees’ lives. Try getting to know them on a personal level. There’s a lot more to your employees than what appears on a resume.
   
   
9. Commend more than you criticize. It’s easy to fall into the habit of only speaking to employees when they do something wrong. Take steps to give consistent praise and recognition for a job well done. For most employees, recognition is valued as highly as a raise in pay.
   10. Consciously build a culture. Doing all these things will help you create a culture in your office. Make an effort to build a positive experience for your employees and your team will thrive.
   

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