LKeyteach Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Hi Lovely People I am feeling a little down at the moment and am in need of severe cheering up. It has been a bit of a hard year and I am feeling a little "deskilled" by some of the challenges. So a little more than cheering up I need to be reminded why I am good at this job. Now I know you do not know me well but I challenge you to give me top ten characteristics of being a good manager they could be labels I can reattach to myself and build myself up a bit. Thanking You Muchly in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellerkaren Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 i think as a manager you need to remember to look after yourself, remember you cant do everything yourself. a little joke one of my little ones told me this morning to cheer yourself up. what do you call a duck with cake ?................................ A lucky ducky... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Oh dear, sorry to hear you are feeling like this, but if it's any consolation we all go through this from time to time. When I begin to doubt myself I just look at the children and it reminds me why I started doing this job 25 years ago. I think as a manager it's very easy to become bogged down with all the paperwork and general worries and issues and sometimes we lose touch with how much fun children can be. I would just remember how much the children love you and how happy you make them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 You need the ability to 'chase your tail at high speed' (like dogs do) As a manager you are always going around in circles ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKeyteach Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 i think as a manager you need to remember to look after yourself, remember you cant do everything yourself. a little joke one of my little ones told me this morning to cheer yourself up. what do you call a duck with cake ?................................ A lucky ducky... Oh dear, sorry to hear you are feeling like this, but if it's any consolation we all go through this from time to time. When I begin to doubt myself I just look at the children and it reminds me why I started doing this job 25 years ago. I think as a manager it's very easy to become bogged down with all the paperwork and general worries and issues and sometimes we lose touch with how much fun children can be. I would just remember how much the children love you and how happy you make them. You need the ability to 'chase your tail at high speed' (like dogs do) As a manager you are always going around in circles ! Thank You. Think it is so true about looking after ourselves. I am always the last to go to lunch, the one who reorganises commitments to give extra support. I hadn't thought of these contributory factors. Feeling brighter already. Nearly a lucky ducky. Louby I have bought a new pair of trainers these may help increase my agility and speed I guess! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 You are obviously dedicated and caring or you would not be worrying about the changes and the effects they are going to have on your group. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 A good manager reflects on her own practice....you are doing that here surely....looking at identifying your skills and I am sure if some things are listed that you think don't fit you will add them to your CPD list !!! Big Hugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKeyteach Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 thank you ISP and Sue. yes I do think I am reflective but at the moment a little to much reflecting on the gloomy stuff. and yes I should add my CPD needs to my TDL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larnielass Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 And you are paid to jump in puddles! Who else could add that to their CV?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKeyteach Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Oh yes. I'd forgotten that pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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