There are a set of skills that students must develop in order to excel in the field of Management. Here are some of the pertinent skills essential for a career in management.
Interpersonal Skills:
As a manager, being able to build successful relationships is vital, as the role requires you to deal with people on a daily basis.
Communication Skills:
Effective managers must have strong communication skills including listening, verbal and written communication. These skills are important to get your point across clearly and succinctly. One of the most important tasks for a manager is making the team understand what their job is, in order to ensure that all projects are managed smoothly.
Effective Delegation:
As a manager, it might be tempting to simply do a job yourself because it will be quicker and easier, but an effective and efficient manager will delegate jobs to people who have the right knowledge and skills for the job.
Time Management:
Being able to manage and organize your time is one of the most important skills of a manager. You need to be able to manage your time efficiently, so that all tasks are completed on-time.
Strategic Thinking:
As a manager, there are many times when you have to think on your feet, such as when a problem arises in a team meeting or if a deadline is looming, but the work is not finished. Strategic thinking skills can be learnt from courses or taught by mentors who have honed their skills over the years.
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