Simple tips for Managers

Here are some quick tips for you new managers who want to make an impact. Here I will focus on few simple things, because simple things add up in people's minds.

• When you hire a new person, or someone transfers, show them how much you care. Personally make sure they have a desk (so many forget this), have their business cards ordered and on their desk when they start (this makes a great impression), and have office supplies, computer, log on information, and appropriate manuals at their workspace. Develop a check list for new hires, and help them get off to a great start. They will appreciate the effort, because so few do the simple stuff....
• Before they start, set up an interview schedule with key personnel. Let them get to know people, and help get off to a running start.
• Make sure you the hiring manager are there to greet them when they come in on Day 1. Nobody else should greet at the door when they walk in. Oh, and then show them how to make coffee as well, and you will thereby show them you know how to make it. (Many managers like to take the last coffee and think making it is below their pay-grade. If you are one of those, knock it off, start making coffee for goodness sakes...)
• Take their picture, as their desk, and ask to send to his or her spouse, or significant other, and copy them on it. Attach the photo to any announcement you have regarding the new person.
  

Do these few small things and you will send a powerful message that people are wanted and appreciated. Note that none of these items cost much at all. If you can't do the little things well, you will never be able to do the "big things".