Manage People with Technology
Gone are the days when everything was done through pens and papers. Now everything needs to be done very fast and also keep the job synced between the involved individuals is required. Computers do that job effortlessly and just in time, provided that everyone in a network is connected. People are the power of any organization, business or industry and they need to be managed well. Without people management, any company would have a lot of wasted time. If such unproductive times increase the company revenue is likely to fall. That is why we are going to talk about how you can manage people using technology for your company.
Steps
- Set up the necessary system. To manage a lot of people with technology, you first need an effective errorless system. Buy necessary hardware and hire people who are experts in setting them up. Don’t just look for academic excellence while hiring, instead look for people who actually know their job. Even a 16 year old hacker could be the best system administrator.
- Use a program that would manage the to-do tasks and timing for them. Writing a to-do list and putting them on a file would most likely result in that list being forgotten and that to-do list never done on time. To avoid such risk, you may provide management software for the people working in your company. One such program is named Agenda developed by Lotus Development Corporation and it sells for around $400. If you prefer a much cheaper solution with just a text pad, notebook and calculator then purchase Metro; the price is around $85.
- Do you have to manage lots of people who are located all across the country and located far apart from each other? How do you manage the people working there without getting there, yet managing the quality your company assures to provide? Simple, technology has a solution for every problem. You might just free up the managers that run the stores so that they get to focus on meeting the customers more. The software sets up a business plan for the day and also the timing that should be spent. At the end of the day assess if the goals for the day have been met and make a plan for the next day. Also, a central network might help to identify if any problems are going on at any of the stores.
- Exchange necessary data. Let the people on top know what they are supposed to know, and distribute command among the people who work under you. Prepare updated reports and send them to correct places as well. Most importantly, make sure the data exchange happens on time, that’s very important in managing people.
- Have your network checked once in a while. If your budget supports then keep a backup system as well; even though this will cut a very big share on your bank account. Consider appointing a few professional for regular maintenance of your network and systems. Make sure they are trustworthy, have you seen how a betrayer computer geek destroyed Jurassic Park in the movie?
Tips
- You can actually find firms who setup people management systems using the latest technology available. They will start from the scratch and build a system just the way you would expect it. Starting up with a professional firm might save your time and money.
