Jeff Coleman's Management Rules:
- Don't dictate - persuade.
- Project a can-do attitude.
- Delegate, and then don't interfere. But be available to help.
- Learn to accommodate a wide variety of personalities.
- Don't tolerate bickering, blame-throwing, or covering up - insist on harmonious teamwork.
- Be tolerant of mistakes - up to a limit.
- Be intolerant of incompetence.
- Encourage constructive dissent.
- Never miss an opportunity to pat someone on the back.
- Be honest but gentle when appraising someone.
- Give individuals a voice in their job assignments.
- Make sure an assignment is understood and accepted.
- Set high standards.
- Be selective in hiring.
- Be consistent.
- Be open.
- Don't lose your temper.
- Don't ever take credit for others' work.
- Speak out.
- Be inquisitive.
- Write it down.
- Don't give the appearance of vacillating, but avoid the extreme of bullheadedness.
- Be accurate - don't exaggerate.
- Keep your boss informed.
- Don't criticize one of your employees in front of others.
- Cherish your personal integrity.
- Keep your appearance neat.
- Set a good example.
- Take pride in everything you do.
- Make money for the company and have fun doing it.
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