<ol><li>Managing by Wandering lets the manager:</li><li>Talk to other managers along the way about important issues.</li><li>Encourage and praise employees to their faces for recent good work rather than by an impersonal email.</li><li>Get a more accurate read of what people really think from their facial expressions and body language.</li><li>Observe whether employees are working or goofing off.&nbsp;</li><li>Build stronger relationships, which is much easier to do in person than by phone or email.</li><li>Find how tasks are actually done.</li></ol>

The 6 benefits of MBWA

Management by walking around doesn’t have to be a random, unstructured or unplanned act. It can be done with a purpose that adds value to the practice. It is not about catching your employees by surprise, but to see work happen in real-time, not just in front of the screen.&nbsp;

MBWA With a Twist

Management By Wandering Around(MBWA) is a fresh approach to strengthening the bond with the team.The simple act of communicating — Emails, phone calls and meetings — can chew up huge chunks of time. What’s left goes to reports, projects and other Desk-Bound duties demanded by the needs of the business. Senior and executive managers often have schedules so tightly managed that they can’t do a Walkabout.

The Manager Walkabout

Management by walking around is a leadership tactic that dates back to the 1970s. It is a chance to see employees in action and learn more directly what they do each day. It is a way of checking on employee productivity with a surprise visit. It is a way of removing virtual management and making it more real and physical.

Why MBWA is So Useful

MBWAhas a benefit for employee morale. If a Higher-Level middle manager or senior manager does it, he or she may end up talking to staff who normally don’t see managers that high up. The manager will get to know them and their jobs better. The employees will feel that the higher-ups care about their work.

Morale boosting conversations

Effective middle managers can become more effective by learning from an old ritual of Australian aborigines. The “walkabout” was known as a rite of passage for aboriginal boys who would venture into…

MBWA With a Twist

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