10 Behaviors That Make a Manager Great, According to Google

10 Behaviors That Make a Manager Great, According to Google Recent research done by Google suggests what makes managers at Google great and because the company went from 0 to 60 in just a few years, manycompanieslook to it as an example of success.Google has sharedthe 10 behaviors thatmakeits managers great, and theyre applicable to most great managers in most industries.1.ChallengingThe fact is that all employees, regardless of who they are andhow well they perform, need managing in order to do well feedback is critical. A good manager takes the time to coach and challenge all employees, not just those who are falling behind.2. Well-BalancedA good manager knows how to balance freedom and advice they dont micromanage,according to a sample breakdown from an internal presentation included in a 2013Harvard Business Review article. In other words, they let their team members know that they trust them while still offering some guidance.3. InclusiveManagers who can create an inclusive te am and show concern for the success and well-being of that team are goodmanagers. This includes the un-biasing or the process of becoming aware of and combating unconscious biases of a team.4. ProductiveA good manager is results oriented and leads a productive and, therefore, successful team by example.5. CommunicativeGood managers are effective communicators (and, by that, we also mean good listeners).6. SupportiveCareer development is important to most people, and managers who care about their team members care about the fate of their careers, too. So they discuss performances and expectations to help their team members progress in their careers.7. ClearA good manager has a clear vision and strategy for the team and communicates that well, so everyone is on the same page.8. TechnicalNot only should a good manager know how to work well with people, but they should also know what theyre doing technically speaking. While this isnt the most important skill to have, its good to kno w.9. CollaborativeEffective cross-organization collaboration and stronger decision-making were important to Googlers, according to the research.10. DecisiveGood managers are also good decision makers who can listen to and share information, stay informed and set priorities accordingly. gruppe members appreciate those who can effectively make decisions.--AnnaMarie Houlis is a multimedia journalist and an adventure aficionado with a keen cultural curiosity and an affinity for solotravel. Shes an editor by day and a travel blogger at HerReport.org by night.