8 Qualities of an Outstanding Filipino Manager (Infographic)

Because of the demands of the present world, we have seen significant changes in global office culture. Work setups are starting to become more flexible, employees have more control over their work, and the image of a grumpy boss is starting to become a thing of the past.

There’s no denying that technology has played a key role here. Technology has helped remove communication barriers in the modern workplace — people are now able to share and acquire information seamlessly. It enables people to be more efficient and adapt to the growing demands of work. Most importantly, new leaders have emerged, and they possess a more, innovative, agile, and adaptive approach to leadership.

The Qualities of a Modern Manager

Due to the influence of these new leaders, different management styles were formed and are now being applied in companies across different countries. Nowadays, the modern manager takes on a more nurturing, humble, and enthusiastic approach as compared to the firm and stiff demeanor exhibited by the traditional boss.

The same rule applies in the Philippines. Given the complex nature of the Filipino workforce, managers must improve their management styles further adapt to the changes in local office culture.

Now that more employees from different generations (namely Millennials and Gen Z’s) are found in one workplace, handling different age groups require modern managers to be more adaptive and understanding of their various needs. On the other hand, job hunters are now more particular with work-life balance, which means that managers are expected to support their employees in maintaining their wellbeing.

These trends have made the role of the modern manager more complex than ever. Other than leading the team in big projects and daily business operations, they now have to fill the roles of being a teacher, a mentor, and a coach.

Learn how to keep up with the times. As the landscape of businesses and industries continue to change, modern managers must adapt to the trends of local and global office culture as well as to the needs of their employees in order to train and retain them with ease.

Whether you manage a team of 100 or a team of ten, you must always remember that you have the power to positively or negatively influence your employees. Even though there may not be a universally correct style of management, you can always develop your leadership approach by learning more about your team members and instilling new values.

Take a look at this infographic to know the qualities of an outstanding manager.