Honesty in management will take you to new heights

Was getting an update from one of my clients tonight on the changes he is implementing in his new company as Director of Manufacturing.  He is known for being open and honest with his employees which takes a while for them to realize he is really “different”.   He is letting them decide as a group the best way to staff, pay and reward themselves during the next calendar year.  They know how many units they must produce, what cost must be and how many a month.  They will interview the new supervisors and members of their work team.  They were all floored by the new responsibilities they were being offered.  Most importantly, the team members  trusted the new leader and were willing to be accountable with proper training.  The new Director was floored by how incredulous they were that they would be given so much control over their work and were willing to accept these responsibilities. ” How did you accomplish all this in such a short time”, I asked him.  His response hit me right between the eyes.  “I am surprised at how far honesty in management will carry you”. Need I say more?