As a manager, there are some key competencies you need to have when dealing with subordinates who are stronger than you:
1.Build trust and respect: As a manager, you need to make your subordinates feel your trust and respect, letting them know that you value their opinions and contributions. This requires you to be open-minded and inclusive, willing to listen to your subordinates' opinions and suggestions, and fully consider their views when making decisions. At the same time, you also need to show your professionalism and management skills in front of your subordinates, so that they can recognize your leadership skills.
2.Be clear about goals and expectations: When dealing with your subordinates, you need to be clear about your work goals and expectations, and make sure your subordinates understand their job responsibilities and performance standards. This requires you to have the ability to set clear goals and communicate effectively with your subordinates to ensure they understand and accept them. At the same time, you also need to pay attention to the progress and difficulties of your subordinates, and give timely guidance and support to help them achieve their goals.
3.Give support and resources: As a manager, you need to give your subordinates enough support and resources to help them overcome difficulties and challenges. This requires you to be able to integrate and coordinate resources, and provide the necessary training and support to your subordinates to help them improve their skills and capabilities. At the same time, you also need to pay attention to the psychological state and work pressure of your subordinates, and give timely care and support to help them maintain good working condition.
4.Encourage innovation and improvement: When you get along with competent subordinates, you need to encourage them to use their creativity and innovation to come up with suggestions and suggestions for improvement. This requires you to have an innovative mindset and an open mind to accept and encourage new ideas and new approaches from your subordinates. At the same time, you also need to give enough support and trust to your subordinates when they come up with innovative solutions, so that they have enough space and freedom to experiment and innovate.
5.Establish a good working relationship: Establishing a good working relationship with subordinates is one of the important responsibilities of a manager. This requires you to have interpersonal and communication skills, maintain good interaction and communication with subordinates, and understand their needs and difficulties. At the same time, you also need to pay attention to the career development needs of your subordinates, help them develop career planning and development plans, and promote their career growth and development.
6.Be flexible in dealing with and managing conflicts: Conflicts and disagreements inevitably arise in teams, and as a manager, you need to be flexible in dealing with and managing conflicts. This requires you to understand the root causes of conflicts and how to resolve them, and to identify and resolve them in a timely manner. At the same time, you will also need to coordinate and mediate among your subordinates to promote communication and cooperation between them. When dealing with conflicts, you need to remain calm and objective, not take sides, and resolve issues in a just and equitable manner.
7.Cultivating team culture and development: A good team needs to have a positive team culture and development direction. As a manager, you need to focus on the building and development of team culture and create a positive team atmosphere. This requires you to have the ability to build and manage teams, and promote team cohesion and centripetal force by organising team building activities, training and exchanges. At the same time, you also need to pay attention to the personal development needs of team members, provide them with development opportunities and platforms, and promote the common growth of individuals and teams.
To sum up, there are a variety of key abilities that you need to have when dealing with subordinates who are stronger than you as a manager. Promote team harmony and development by building trust, clarifying goals, giving support, encouraging innovation, building good relationships, responding flexibly to conflict, and cultivating team culture. Only in this way can we give full play to the potential and advantages of the team and achieve better performance and development.