In 'First, Break All the Rules' by Marcus Buckingham, the author outlines the essential practices of great managers, emphasizing talent selection, setting clear outcomes, and focusing on strengths. Managers are encouraged to foster a supportive environment where employees feel valued and have the opportunity for growth. The text highlights the importance of individualized attention and frequent communication to enhance employee engagement and success.

1. Book by
Marcus
Buckingham
FIRST ,
BREAK ALL
THE RULES.
What The World’s
Greatest Manager
Do differently. Slides presented
By
Anifowose Olumide .

3. Managersencouragestheirteamtoknow:
:‘’whatdoI get?’’
1.Do I know what is expected of me? ?
2.Do I have the equipment and Material I need to do my work?

4. Managersencouragestheirteamtoknow:
‘’whatdoIgive?’’
3.Do I have the
opportunity to do
what I do best
everyday?
4. In the last seven
days have I received or
a recognition for a good
job?.
5.Does my supervisor,
or someone at work
seems to care about
me?
6.Is there someone at
work who encourages
my development?

5. Managersencouragestheirteamtoknow
:‘’DoIbelonghere?’’
7.At work, do my
opinions seem to count?
8.Does the mission of my
company makes me feel my
job is important?
9.Are my co-workers
committed to do quality
job.?
10. Do I have a best
friend at work?

6. Managersencouragestheirteamtoknow:
‘’Howcanweallgrow?’’
11.In the last six month, has
anyone talked to me about
my progress?
12.In the past year, have I
had opportunities to work
and grow?

8. The Four Keys of a Great Manager.
Select for talent
(not simply intelligence,
experience or
determination)
Define the right
outcome
(not the right steps)
Focus on strength.
(not on weakness)
Find the right fit.
(not simply the next
hole on the circle.)
Keys
‘’A great manager is someone
who says : come and work with
me and I wouldmake you as
successful as possible; I’ll help
you grow; I’ll make sure you are
in the right role; I’ll provide the
relationshipto makeyou grow
and discover yourself and I
want you to be more successful
than me. At the end you would
be able to work becauseof me!’’

9. summary
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Know the employee’s talent.
Set the right outcomes and not just the steps.
Motivate by focusing on strength and not weakness.
Casting is important.
Every role is important.
Excel in the art of interview.
Result oriented.
Spend time with your best people.
Complementary partner.
Do not promote someone until he reaches his level of incompetence.
Simplicity.
Frequent interaction.
Focus on the future.
Self Tracking.
Some homework to do.
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