11 principle elements of a good manager

There are many perspective to view someone as a good manager. The following 11 principle elements of a good manager are listed in a management course I've attended, which I find the list is a good measurement as well as direction.

• Know yourself and seek self-improvement
• Be technically proficient and know your job well
• Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
• Make sound and timely decisions
• Set the example and be a good role model
• Know your people and look out for their well-being
• Keep your workers informed
• Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers
• Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished
• Train as a real team, not just a group of people
• Use the full capabilities of your organization by developing a team spirit

Good manager are made, not born. Therefore, we should develop ourselves to be better and better.