A manager is responsible for planning, directing, monitoring work, and taking corrective actions when needed. The document discusses actions for increasing productivity, such as educating and developing team members so they are aware of budgets, weaknesses, and gaps. It suggests evaluating team capabilities, constraints, and scope for improvement through training to develop team members into self-implementors. The manager should be freed from making risk data to focus on implementation, with a second line initiator and effective MIS system.