Managers seldom tell employees how they are doing. Managers are never evaluated by their subordinates. Managers use meetings for one-way communication from themselves to employees. Managers make assignments, schedule work, provide training, review performance and decide on work procedures with no input from employees. Managers speak to higher management on behalf of their subordinates.
Managers view their presence as essential to the work getting done.
Managers are selected primarily for their technical skills. Managers explain the results that are needed and help their subordinates figure out how to do the work. Managers focus a lot of energy on what is happening outside their own part of the organization. Managers encourage innovation even when it means breaking the rules. Managers provide regular feedback to employees on how they are doing.