My management philosophy boil down to this:
- Build the best team you can
- Give them a direction and the tools they need
- Clearly set expectations and deliverables
- Get out of the way (and clear obstacles for the team)
I believe good managers should trust their team, encourage open and honest communication, empower the team to independently make decisions, and hold the team accountable for the results.  Good managers should not care how a problem gets solved, so long as it gets solved correctly and within the parameters defined (on-time, within budget, meeting any strategic direction).
Despite encouraging trust, I also believe good managers will step in from time to time when they see a team or an individual struggling. Â Good managers don’t micro-manage, but they lead by example and should demonstrate the behavior required.