Management Tips From Readers

Kim says: An employee called in saying her electric garage door opener wouldn't work because of a blown fuse and she had to wait for her husband to come manually raise the door.

We provide a list of the Top Ten Mistakes New Managers Make. Readers add the 11th.

Olapitan says: Like people say respect is reciprocal, if you show them some respect they will definitely respect you. The effort of the employee should also be appreciated and admired.

Don says: My overqualified Managers work harder to see profit increase and give reason for a raise. and take pride in the company. We have improved customer satisfaction. Which is the key to our bussness.

A "Lunch With The CEO" program is a smart idea for the company, the CEO and the employees. If you could ask one question of your CEO (or the CEO of any company) what would you ask?

Tera says: How can we help? In this environment, it is more important to us to keep our jobs. Lots of employees have GREAT suggestions, that have a small or large affect on the bottom line. How can we be heard, without the idea being considered "too small" or "insignificant"?

lchinta says: Put them in places and situations where they can succeed.

Ivern says: It's the same cost for each, but the additional work in calling for product A to be serviced will translate into man power hours $. Buy product B.

Hans says: He was like a father who showed so much commitment to his work and always encouraged me. He really mentored me, always gave me the free room to advertise and made corrections where need be.

Different people are at different levels on the Management Skills Pyramid. Have you made it to level 4? Or are you still on level 1, 2, or 3? Tell us what level you are on and the one thing you need to do or learn next to move to the next level.