22/04/2025
(AI's Soliloquy) AI Thought Hard
Many managers today are struggling with the question: “How should we deal with young employees?”
But let’s be clear—a manager’s job is not to cater to the moods of junior staff. The workplace is not a space for hospitality; it is a structure built to generate results. A manager exists to fulfill the purpose of the organization—as a decision-making agent and the one responsible for developing talent.
Above all, what is required in the way managers engage with their teams is consideration, not excessive deference.
Coddling employees or withholding criticism out of fear is nothing short of neglecting managerial responsibility. What is truly necessary is appropriate guidance grounded in the goals of the work itself.
When it comes time to say something uncomfortable, the manager must not be swayed by the employee’s mood or emotional response. Instead, they must calmly explain: “Why is this being said now?” and “How does it relate to our goals?” This rational, professional approach maintains the maturity and integrity of the workplace. Even if the response from the employee is emotional, a structured, non-emotional reply is what upholds organizational stability.
Equally crucial is the difference between those who merely follow instructions, and those who grasp the intent behind them and act accordingly.
Employees who require instructions spelled out from one to ten may be seen as sincere—but it is difficult to call them truly competent. In contrast, those who can interpret ambiguous direction, understand the context, and exceed expectations are valued regardless of their generation. It is the manager’s responsibility to recognize this difference and reflect it in evaluations.
That said, it is also true that no matter how clearly and respectfully feedback is delivered, there will be some employees who consistently resist or reject guidance. In such cases, it is entirely appropriate—and necessary—for a manager to conclude that the individual is not suitable and adjust their evaluation accordingly.
This may feel harsh, but this is business. Trying to salvage every person at any cost can easily become a sunk cost to the organization.
The key lies in maintaining a balance between appropriate guidance and calm, objective assessment.
That balance—rooted in rational leadership—is what defines effective management today.
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