What makes a woman a better manager than a man? It's something guys would never figure out in a thousand years. Probably because they would refuse to admit it even if they believed it. That would be the first thing, I guess…
The Missing Male Ego: The very lack of the 'big as a bubble-ready-to-burst' male ego helps the woman handle situations and people much better. No hassles about accepting one's mistakes or accepting someone else's ideas. Okay, okay, I'm not saying women are ego-free, but the number of women with huge egos is definitely much less than can be said of the other sex.
 While they may not have big egos, they know how to handle egos without crushing them completely. A little bit of trampling is, er... inevitable, which men don't take kindly to, but the woman manager is smart and kind enough to follow it up with some kind of balm to help.
The Missing Male Ego also makes a woman much more open to suggestions and ideas from others, a fact that easily makes her a better leader at a meeting or a brainstorming session. Dropping their own ideas doesn't come so easily to men who are apt to take it as a personal affront when their ideas are vetoed.
The Maternal Instinct: While some may expect women to leave their maternal instincts at home, it's precisely this that helps them maintain good relations at the workplace. The protective maternal instinct helps them overlook faults, forgive quickly and sympathise with real understanding.
It gives them a sense of fairness and the grace to balance out the rough and the smooth. The mother's hug after the reprimand manifests itself in suitable ways and keeps her in good relations with others.
 Balancing practicality with empathy and understanding is something a woman can easily do while the man sees these as conflicting issues.
Jugglery Expert: Multitasking is the name of the game for a woman shouldering work and family responsibilities. She is a master of jugglery unlike men, who by nature, are one-track minded. Ahem, that is not just a casual comment; psychological studies have proven men's tendency to focus on one thing at a time.
A woman can handle several totally different tasks - even as she mulls over how to solve an ego clash within her team and makes a call to find out if her daughter has reached her music class after school.
Emotional Quotient: While no one can deny the edge women have when it comes to emotional intelligence, its importance is often not taken into consideration. EQ makes its presence felt through almost intangible ways that translate into smoother working relations - be it with the boss, colleague, subordinate, client or customer.
The pep-up talk at the right time, the gesture of appreciation, and the ability to spot the germ of discontent or discord in the team - all add up to her team management skills. Is it any wonder that an increasing number of companies are recognising the value of having a woman on top?