6 types of manager mentors in Singapore

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a 'manager' as one who is in charge of a business, department. The Manager can also be one who directs the training and performance of a business team, sports team and/or athletes.

As part of our learning partners communication model, managers are tasked to be the mentors for their people. And having coached thousands of participants together with their immediate managers in Singapore, our experience has allowed us to categorise 6 types of managers.  

Which type of a manager mentor are you ? Can you identify these qualities with people you know?

1. The Escapist
The escapist is a non-confrontational manager who refuses to engage in a head on meeting with his employee. He rather keeps quiet in a face to face meeting, and becomes more critical of the employee behind their backs. He may be calm or diplomatic because he wants to give his employee another chance.

2. The Dominant One
The dominant manager is one who loves to engage his people head on. He is very critical and often tells them off directly. He would often takes it upon himself to take charge in any circumstances

3. The Clueless One
The clueless manager is one who has no idea on what solutions to present or even what to do. He is like a jelly fish in the ocean and is fortunate to assume the role because there was a gap in the company.

4. The Non-Chalant One
The non-chalant manager is one who doesn't believe in nurturing people. He assumes the role of a manager only because he is told to do so. He has no inclination to develop any one and only seeks  his own self-interest.

5. The Beggar
The beggar is a manager who only wants answers to be handed to him. He will treat coaches as consultants and refuses to think harder for any solutions. He has been conditioned to answers being handed to him.

6. The Leader
The leader is a manager who is positive minded, goal oriented and self motivated. He is firm, friendly, flexible and fair. He understands that building a team is essential in any growing and sustainable organisation.

So which type of a manager mentor are you?

It is indeed not easy to be appointed a mentor. However, when you are possess the right mindset, you can perform more effectively, and the powerful results can be seen thereafter.