Manager Chat

Notes from Manager chat (tcworld 2015 conference, Bangalore). Thanks to all those who attended.

Sorry I am not able to expand on all the topics.

• Importance of influence: How can a manager influence/steer the team? 
• Getting the best value from the team. Some examples:
• University Engagement: Involving experienced Tech Writers to train interested university students in Tech Writing.
• Development plan: Managers need to look beyond their immediate department when looking for growth opportunities for their team. A Tech Writer could have project management skills and s/he could be encouraged to apply for a PM opening in another department.
• Set up a DITA competency center to help teach or learn DITA skills.
• How can you sell ideas to your company?
• Competence Model for Tech Writers:
• Communication
• Technical
• Managers must lead by example. Importance of Situational Leadership.
• How can managers keep the team motivated?
• Work from home - Pros & Cons.
• Motivation - types of employees
• Greedy (wants to grow - but does not want to work for that)
• Ambitious (wants to grow, and willing to put in the effort)
• Just doing the job
• Incentives
• Awards/Motivation