How to Be a Good Manager, According to Experienced Managers

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Successful managers are ultimately measured by the bottom line, with management and productivity inextricably intertwined. In fact, studies show that for every 0.1% improvement in effective management, productivity goes up by 10%. Employees agree, according to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), with 58% reporting that "poor management is the biggest thing getting in the way of productivity."

How can new managers lead their teams effectively? What qualities of good leadership and management styles should they employ and what are some things they should definitely avoid?

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