[Milkdude99]

Someone said if you had the skills you could do a half-arse job and be a good Manager, bah humbug I really disagree with that statement. As in life you will only get out of it what you put into it, if you do a half-arse job you will have a half-arse server. Having a general knowledge of all aspects of a server is a plus BUT if you don't then you need to have the wisdom of at least surround yourself with those who do know quite a bit in what you are lacking. People skills and being able to deal with people as well as others have said, keeping things organized.

Have an overall plan of what you are striving for your PW. Be able to be somewhat flexible with your plans to include new ideas that fit your basic theme of what you are doing. Be open and honest with all your dealings not just the Staff. Don't make promises you can't keep; people are quick to pick up on things you promise and don't get done. Be the example to Staff on how things should be done, don't wait on someone else to do it. NEVER ask someone to do something you would not do yourself. Don't blow people off when they ask something of you even if you really don't think it is worth the time and effort. It is the small things you do with Players and Staff alike that will stand out the most.

Talk to your players and Staff, too many times Managers think they are above the players and they are not worth their time to answer a PM, answer all of them no matter how trivial they are. Sure a Manager is busy but if you are too busy to answer PMs then get offline, don't ignore the players, this will bring a quick bad judgment of you and your PW. If you are working online make sure all the players know this before you start and is also reflected by your nick. But most of all when your done make yourself for at least a little while available to the players who feel the need they want or have to talk to you. This is just a few things I feel will aid someone in managing a server better.