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Eight Habits of Highly Effective Google Managers

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Google did a data mining exercise to uncover what makes a good Google manager. and the 8 habits are:

1. Be a good coach
2. Empower your team, don't micromanage
3. Express interest in team members' success and personal wellbeing
4. Don't be a sissy: Be productive and results-oriented
5. Be a good communicator and listen to your team
6. Help your employees with career development
7. Have a clear vision and strategy for the team
8. Have key technical skills so you can help the team

3 pitfalls:

1. Have trouble making a transition to the team
2. Lack a consistent approach to performance management and career development
3. Spend too little time managing and communicating

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