Managers Tactics

[Eboni Kleifgen]

Organizationalsuccess relies heavily on a supervisor's ability to manage their team. When led properly, a well-managed team works cohesively to reach company goals, navigate challenges and explore new opportunities for growth.

To help leaders looking to create cohesion and productivity within their own teams, 13 Young Entrepreneur Council members dive into the most potent methods for managing high-performing teams. From servant leadership to delegation, these effective strategies are instrumental in empowering teams and driving organizational success.

The best way to manage a team is through servant leadership while setting clear expectations. Teams overperform for leaders who have been in their seats and rally around leaders who show appreciation for the work they do. I think major culture killers are ego and lack of clarity and communication. I've been involved in multiple companies, and the teams that perform the best are the ones where each person has their understanding of what "good" looks like and is held accountable for achieving that level. Teams want leaders who aren't afraid to do the work and who aren't locked in their ivory towers. They also buy into the mission when they know what they are responsible for and how that contributes to the overall goal. - Joel Mathew, Fortress Consulting

Effective team management involves communicating clearly, setting achievable goals and empowering team members with trust and autonomy. Providing regular feedback and recognition fosters a positive work environment. Delegating tasks based on strengths and leading by example are essential. In my opinion and experience leading my team, these tactics create a productive atmosphere where team members feel valued and motivated, leading to better results and a harmonious work environment. - Julia Rodgers, HelloPrenup

The best way to manage a team is through a balanced approach of clear communication, empowerment and feedback. Clear communication sets expectations and aligns goals. Empowerment fosters a sense of ownership and motivation, as individuals feel valued and capable of making meaningful contributions. Constructive feedback helps team members grow and address areas of improvement. These tactics are effective because they combine direction with autonomy, where team members are engaged, aware of their roles and continuously developing. - Jack Perkins, CFO Hub

Managing a team is never easy, but giving your team the tools to be autonomous and problem-solve on their own is key to having a healthy team. Having employees who are in the right roles for their strengths and able to tackle things without you is the difference between a team working well together on their own and a team needing to constantly check in with you about everything. - Rachel Lipson, Blue Balloon Songwriting for Small People

To manage a team effectively, it is crucial to adopt a variety of strategies that foster collaboration, communication and productivity through a combination of leadership, delegation and motivation. A strong leader sets the tone for the entire team. They establish clear goals and expectations and provide guidance and support to team members. Delegating tasks and responsibilities allows for more efficient use of resources and promotes a sense of ownership among team members. Delegation also helps develop the skills and expertise of individual team members. Motivated employees are more likely to be productive and engaged in their work. A good team manager should be able to identify the motivational factors that drive each team member and tailor their approach accordingly. - Eddie Lou, CodaPet

Establish clear processes for getting tasks done and for analyzing results. Following the same processes standardizes how work is done and how data is interpreted. This makes it easier for everyone to understand which inputs are effective at growing the business. Team members then understand how to look at the data themselves and can make better-informed decisions about how they allocate their time, budget and resources. - Firas Kittaneh, Amerisleep Mattress

Teams come apart when someone decides their efforts are more valuable than someone else's. As a manager, I make sure that everyone at my company spends time learning firsthand what the other team members do. For example, my salespeople spend time working in the warehouse when they join the team. They see what it takes to accurately and quickly pick an order (not easy!), and it gives them a far greater appreciation for the skills of their teammates. The more conscious they are of the obstacles faced by their teammates, the more innovative they become about how they use each other's time and skills. They troubleshoot customer issues better and come up with solutions to problems that cost the company less and place more value on their colleagues' contributions. - Vanessa Nornberg, Metal Mafia

Building a winning team starts with a shared vision and clear goals that ignite everyone's passion. Trust your team to own their work and set the course, but guide them with clear expectations and feedback loops. Encourage open communication, celebrate successes and foster a culture of learning through shared knowledge and development opportunities. Sprinkle in positive reinforcement and appreciation and watch your team thrive on trust, collaboration and continuous improvement. Be a leader who empowers, values and invests in their growth to create a high-performing, well-being-focused team that soars. - Kevin Getch, Webfor

The key to successful teams is cultivating a spirit of collaboration. It's often best to put people together who have different but complementary skills. For example, a project may require technical expertise, a knowledge of customer needs and marketing savvy. You want to put together a team where at least one person has expertise in every essential area. Too much redundancy can be inefficient and cause tension, as people with similar backgrounds and skills will want to do things their way. You want the strengths of each member to compensate for any weaknesses so everyone plays an essential and unique role. - Kalin Kassabov, ProTexting

To effectively manage a team, focus on fostering empowered independence and maintaining clear communication. Begin by clearly defining each team member's role, ensuring everyone understands their specific responsibilities. This establishes a strong foundation of organization and purpose. Then, encourage a culture where team members are empowered to develop and implement creative solutions within their roles. This approach not only boosts morale but also nurtures a sense of ownership and engagement. Consistent and clear communication is key to ensuring alignment and fostering a proactive environment. This strategy is effective because it blends structured guidance with the freedom for individual innovation, resulting in a motivated and dynamic team. - Travis Schreiber, Erase Technologies, LLC

Use mindful discipline and motivation to ensure team members follow processes, adhere to standards and consistently deliver high-quality work. This holds team members accountable for their actions and helps avoid wasted resources or time due to negligence. Where there is a consistent violation of work policies, reinforce work expectations and inform them of repercussions they may face due to their actions. Acknowledging performance for meeting deadlines and charting improvement plans for underperforming employees helps motivate them and keep them focused on their work. Set priorities, but allow employees the freedom to adjust their work hours to accommodate their needs to ensure a healthy work-life balance. - Brian David Crane, Spread Great Ideas

I am playing as arsenal, second season. Wont he league in the first season with a tactic i had created in FM15 and it seems to be working now (4-2-3-1 home games and 4-1-2-3 away). Got to mid November and was second in league, though struggling in Europe. I decided to put my ass man (Ian Cathro) in charge for a couple of weeks up until the Jan transfer window and let him choose his own tactics, line up etc. When i returned from holiday roughly 5 weeks later, the guy had won 9, lost 1, easily getting us through the Champs League Group stage and scoring something like 30 goals and conceding only 8 with a 4-4-2 diamond formation. Now i dont mind him changing stuff, i let him after all but though i can find out the formation and which players he used in which positions, is there anyway i can find out what roles and team instructions he used? Who was a DLP, which roles were the forwards playing etc? In addition, in every game, he was using Oxlade-Chambelain as one of the central midfielders alongside Cazorla, completely omitting Wilshere and Ramsey from the starting line up - why? I know Wenger has said irl that CM is the position Ox could find himself playing regularly but i didn't think he was really ready for it in this game, especially at a level to keep out Wilshere and Ramsey.

herne79 - i suppose so. Didnt think of it along those lines - was just trying to look at a tactic and see how it worked more than anything. Made me think that if i ever wanted to achieve the steam achievements of such things like going through a whole season unbeaten, i could use the tactic but tweak it as i have never got close to an unbeaten season on any version of FM.

However when it comes to the AI managers this feels a little bit left behind. And when looking into the editor i wonder a bit how some of the tactical atributes are determined (or influencing their style). Also there isnt the same level of detail possible as you would expect.

So what wonders me is why Guardiola only has 10 for attacking. This is the same as Antonio Conte, Simeone has 9. So 10 for Guardiola looks a bit low? Width of 13 seems very low (Man City is known for stretching the field), and tempo of 11 seems also quite odd given the high tempo that he lets his teams play?

Sarri has attacking 17, ok i can see that helps with making sure his teams plays vertically. But then directness (passing) is 17 as well - which if i understand correctly would basically means long balls, and in combination with 17 for attacking and 17 for tempo this becomes more Championship football that Sarri-ball..

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