From the course: Managing Teams
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Manager as protector
- Avoiding office politics is a noble ambition, but it isn't realistic or strategic. The reality is office politics are a part of most organizations and pretending they don't exist or avoiding them doesn't position you or your team for success. In this brief video, I'll share five things effective managers do to look out for their teammates. First, ask for resources. You are in the best position to request the resources your team will need to be successful. Do you have the budget you need for the goals and objectives your team is pursuing? Do you have the right space for collaborative and individual work? Are there enough people on your team? If there's anything your unit needs to boost morale or productivity, you should be regularly making those requests. This is tied to my second recommendation, which is to advocate for your team. There may be unreasonable requests or expectations that land on your team's…
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