The mistakes most often made by South African managers
  • Not setting goals
  • Poor communication
  • Dictatorial, agressive behaviour
  • Wanting to be liked
  • Poor hiring decisions
  • Not motivating employees
  • Criticism and negative discipline
  • Creating a 'them and us' culture
  • Not managing conflict
  • Resistance to change
  • Not leading by example
  • Perfectionism
  • Paying poorly
  • A lack of training
  • Not managing stress levels
  • Unrealistic deadlines
  • Prejudice
  • Overlooking the wisdom of employeees
  • A lack of empathy
  • Taking life too seriously
Dr Brian Jude and Associates --
Excerpt from an article by Dr Brian Jude and Associates
in South Africa's Airways in-flight magazine 'sawubona', June 2006.