Let’s face it, the job of a manager is very much both team- and  direction-focused. 

Managers are the ones who need to use their manager  skills to set the course, ensure consistency and develop and reinforce  core values for their teams. After you get that part of the job taken  care of things become considerably easier. The rest of the job is simply  to hire great people and get out of their way. In order to be a  successful manager, it’s going to take a great team standing behind you. 

What can you do to make this happen?