How to Be a Great Manager 7 Tips from Alan Johnson

How to Be a Great Manager 7 Tips from Alan Johnson Alan Johnson. Charismatic and smoothis he the ideal manager? Weve picked the top 5 tips weve learnt from Alan Johnson on being a manager. 1) Include employees in the vision of the company: Alan had a vision. And he made sure to share that with a special few of his employees. Mark joined him on his questanderbecame his Camilla. 2) Have ambition: So Johnson may have taken this one one a little further than we would advise, but we think he meant it metaphorically. Its good to have exciting  ideas for you and your team. So dont be afraid to think big. (Undercover Recruiter do not condone killing your clients unless its metaphorically with an awesome pitch). Alan Johnson has just published an article on LinkedIn… #PeepShow pic.twitter.com/W5JSI3TDoC Channel 4 (@Channel4) November 4, 2015 3) Working can be fun: Just because youre a manager, it doesnt mean you cant have fun with your colleagues. Make work fun for the people in your team and youll see a boost in productivity. Sometimes all you need is a pile of Chinese and a couple of f*ck off spreadsheets in order to get the job done. 4) Be transparent: The key to good leadership is transparency. You should be totally honest and open with your employees weve seen this in numerous companies like Netflix or Buffer, but its important to be honest with your team. Its been seen time and time again that employees that are entrusted with info feel more involved in the company and feel more part of the vision. This way theyll grow and theyll appreciate your honesty. 5) Take some time out: Friday night should involve a bit of fun for both you and your team. Remember its great to socialise with your team, as it creates relationships between employees. Business 101 With Alan Johnson Peep Show Alan Johnson was so Hilarious on Channel 4 #peepshow https://t.co/Aj3UBXNIUg CC????????? (@SwayWithMe85) November 1, 2016 6) Dress to impress Johnson looks suave and sophisticated no matter the situation. 7) Only human Okay, so Johnson may not be the best manager. But he tries  his best he has a human approach to management. Its important to remember that youll never have or be the perfect manager. But youll always striving to do whats best for you and your team. What do you think are the qualities of a good manager? Let us know by tweeting us @UndercoverRec.