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7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Managers

Updated 6/19/2020
7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Managers
Think you've got this whole management thing under control? Make sure you're not making any of these common mistakes.

Getting a promotion into management is awesome. But if you haven’t had much formal leadership training—and you’re basing your management style solely on your bosses of the past—you may have picked up some less-than-effective habits. And the worst part is, you may not even realize it.

Whether you’re a fresh-faced supervisor or a seasoned boss, take some time to assess the way you manage your team. Check out the infographic below to help you pinpoint some ineffective management habits and how to kick them to the curb—ASAP.

7 Habits of a Highly Ineffective Manager

Infographic courtesy of Mindflash.

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