I have a situation where a long time employee has been in a management position and never has had the skills to be a manager.   The employee works hard and long hours but nothing ever changes.  The employee is not capable of managing the workload let along the people part.  The GM has been backed into a corner regarding this situation that has gone on for many, many years.  The GM has agreed that he will change up the organization and remove the "management" burden from this employee.  The employee will not lose any pay or benefits, we are only removing the managment responsbilities. 

I'm looking for any input on how to make this a positve move for the individual.   Any ideas?  He's not a bad employee.  He just isn't a manager he needs to be managed.

 

 

 

Same money, less BS?  That line only has a shot at working if the new position allows him to save face.  Going from cheap manager to expensive mail sorter may be tough for him.  How much is he wrapped up in the managerial status of his role?

How large--and structured--is your organization?

 

Meet with the employee and be very honest about the situation.  Allow the employee to offer input as to the transition.  Utlimately you have the final say as to whether or not the alternative assignement will work.

The employee may be relieved, the employee may decide to leave voluntarily, etc.

Discussing the matter direclty with the employee will add insight and allow for a more sound decision.