Parenthood always comes with a mixed response of extreme happiness on one hand and lots of responsibilities, energy , patience etc on the other .But parenting has an interesting aspect which is hardly noticed. Believe or not parenting can make you an excellent manager.We all know that after becoming parents one is transformed into an entirely different person as in becomes more mature, responsible, prudent et al . To elaborate: What are the essential qualities that we look for in a good manager? To start with:
Team work: Kids have some hundreds of demands of which 90% we try to fulfill without applying our logic or rationale. Moreover, everything needs to be dealt with much patience. In an organization there are people of different temperament , attitude . Hence, to keep them glued together in a team again is a tough task . But after dealing with a child , I guess it becomes easier to handle people of all accord.
Hardworking , sharp and energetic:
Rearing a child means lots of stamina and high energy level . One always has to be on their toes either taking care of their child’s tantrums or keeping an eye on them . Gradually such alacrity and adrenalin flows starts reflecting in day to day behaviour.
Good time management: Time management is considered good if within the stipulated time one is able to generate maximum output. As for a parents its always a race against time . Even 24 hours seems to be less . One tries to complete the major chunk of work when the child is asleep or rather tries to manage even five minutes of spare time. Work gets prioritized and the most important ones get attended first. Thus , one learns to prioritize and do efficient time management.
Good Motivator: A mother heartily motivates her kid even for his smallest achievements like scribbling, identifying an object or when puts his first step forward. That gradually becomes a habit because she understands that the child needs lots of encouragement and motivation for everything he does and most importantly even if he commits mistakes he does it fearlessly. That’s one aspect we always want to see in a good manager.
More than a boss , acts as a friend:
This is one quality which all of us adore . We all know to entertain a child we too need to become a child , think and act as he does. Hence, when in office you can easily mould yourself and can think on lines of your employees . All this will help in goal setting, harmonious relationship and friendly environment.
Carrot and stick approach:
As a parent one knows when to motivate , reward and when to punish the child. There’s something called “ Time Out “ when after giving few chances , its time to be harsh on child. Similar things happen in an organization. A good manager too follows the carrot and stick approach and very well knows when to shower kindness and when to be ruthless as far as discipline and efficiency is concerned.
To wrap up of what I think , a good parent can become an amazing manager. So, all those mothers who have quit their jobs for upbringing their child have something to cheer about . During the entire period of parenthood they undergo a complete metamorphosis and finally evolve as a person who is much mature , hardworking, patient and above all honed with good managerial skills.
Corporate better take a look!!!!!
Team work: Kids have some hundreds of demands of which 90% we try to fulfill without applying our logic or rationale. Moreover, everything needs to be dealt with much patience. In an organization there are people of different temperament , attitude . Hence, to keep them glued together in a team again is a tough task . But after dealing with a child , I guess it becomes easier to handle people of all accord.
Hardworking , sharp and energetic:
Rearing a child means lots of stamina and high energy level . One always has to be on their toes either taking care of their child’s tantrums or keeping an eye on them . Gradually such alacrity and adrenalin flows starts reflecting in day to day behaviour.
Good time management: Time management is considered good if within the stipulated time one is able to generate maximum output. As for a parents its always a race against time . Even 24 hours seems to be less . One tries to complete the major chunk of work when the child is asleep or rather tries to manage even five minutes of spare time. Work gets prioritized and the most important ones get attended first. Thus , one learns to prioritize and do efficient time management.
Good Motivator: A mother heartily motivates her kid even for his smallest achievements like scribbling, identifying an object or when puts his first step forward. That gradually becomes a habit because she understands that the child needs lots of encouragement and motivation for everything he does and most importantly even if he commits mistakes he does it fearlessly. That’s one aspect we always want to see in a good manager.
More than a boss , acts as a friend:
This is one quality which all of us adore . We all know to entertain a child we too need to become a child , think and act as he does. Hence, when in office you can easily mould yourself and can think on lines of your employees . All this will help in goal setting, harmonious relationship and friendly environment.
Carrot and stick approach:
As a parent one knows when to motivate , reward and when to punish the child. There’s something called “ Time Out “ when after giving few chances , its time to be harsh on child. Similar things happen in an organization. A good manager too follows the carrot and stick approach and very well knows when to shower kindness and when to be ruthless as far as discipline and efficiency is concerned.
To wrap up of what I think , a good parent can become an amazing manager. So, all those mothers who have quit their jobs for upbringing their child have something to cheer about . During the entire period of parenthood they undergo a complete metamorphosis and finally evolve as a person who is much mature , hardworking, patient and above all honed with good managerial skills.
Corporate better take a look!!!!!
