You don’t want managers to be overbearing in checking up on employees. But they still need to know what’s going on. How do you find the balance?
While every company is different, try creating a regular reporting structure.
Create a message board post in your software that allows your team members to regularly send updates on things such as:
- What they’re working on
- What they’ve accomplished
- What they’re thinking about
The manager can be hands-off in the communication, yet still utilize the information provided.
The best part about this structure is, everyone else in the organization can read these and stay up-to-date about what’s happening.
A regular message board saves everyone time and keeps the necessary supervisors in the loop without having to micromanage.