1. Know your processes: Getting the processes right is maybe the most valuable thing you can do for securing your success. Good processes are repeatable and make sure that the content processed is taken care of in a good way. For instance – a solid and communicated decision process will make it easier to move forward. Way too much time is spent on discussing issues that already have been decided upon. Everyone should know when it’s time for input, who will take the decision, and when will it be taken. Then move on. If the process does not work, fix it.
2. Communicate: When you spend a lot of time thinking about something, it is easy to assume that everyone else do the same. They don’t. Make sure to communicate a decision and give the reason and background for it. Be open and honest! Our experience is that people accept most decisions if they feel they have been given the reason and honest explanation behind the decision. Also if they do not agree.
3. Manage your expectations: Being too much of a friend with the ones you work with often make it hard to let them know what you expect. Friendship is ok, as long as you know your way around. You need to let your subordinates and teammates know what you expect from them. Actually it is easier for everyone when you are clear on this.
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