Here is how I define success for a manager:
You deliver the results expected by your organization
…and then some.
It’s a pretty simple definition, but let me expand on it.
The first part of the definition is “you deliver the results”. This reflects the fundamental idea that your job as a manager is to get things done, to make things happen – to deliver results.
The second part narrows the focus to those results “expected by your organization”. To be successful, your efforts must be aligned with the objectives of the larger organization. The results you deliver, the things you get done, must be results that the company has identified as important.
The third part is, for me, the key to success – “…and then some.” It’s not enough to simply deliver what is expected. It’s not enough to just meet the objectives. To be successful, to stand out among your peers, you have to go above and beyond the stated objectives. You need to deliver more. You must consistently exceed expectations. You have to deliver what’s expected…and then some.
My purpose – my “Why” – for launching MyManagementMentor.com is to provide you with actionable ideas that will help you be more successful, achieve measurable results and advance your career.
What challenge are you facing in your management career today? Send me a note using the Contact Form and I’ll get back to you with a personal reply.
To your success,
Mike