A
skillful manager is able to manage and monitor effectiveness in such a way that
objectives are achieved. A manager should be result - oriented and make the
things happen. A successful manager possesses certain qualities in applying his
or her skills and carrying out various managerial roles.
Managerial
skills are not necessarily in born and fall into four main groups: technical,
interpersonal, conceptual and communication. A successful manager possesses
certain quantities in applying his or her skills and carrying out various
managerial roles.
The
basic skills required to become an effective manager are:
1.
Cooperation: Managers must cooperate with his
team members and with other managers at all levels in the organization. He
should be able to create an environment for mutual cooperation &
understanding.
2.
Duty and Discipline: Manager must understand the
requirements of his job. He must put his self after the service. He must be
well disciplined and he must maintain good discipline in his team.
3.
Self Confidence: A manager must have self-confidence.
He should also be able to develop self- confidence in his subordinates.
4.
Liveliness: The manager must promote lively
environments in the organization. People should not work like a machine; rather
they should show signs of life through their interaction.
5.
Social Adaptability: Manager must be able to adapt or
adjust himself in any type of social environments.
6.
Ability to Influence: A manager
must be able to influence his team members and get their willing support.
7.
Organizing Ability: A manager must be a good organizer.
He must properly organize the things & events in his area of
responsibility.
8. Initiative: A manager must be proactive. He should feel his response-ability
to take action rather than waiting for others to act.
9. Speed of Decision: Manager must be quick & sharp in decision-making. Once a
decision is taken, he should go all out to get it implemented.
10. Determination: A manager has to be well determined to achieve
his objectives. He should show persistence & steadfastness.
11. Effective Intelligence: A manager must be intelligent both mentally
& emotionally. Emotional intelligence is as important as mental
intelligence.
12. Risk Taking: Manager has to take risks. No risks means no benefit.
He should be bold enough to take risks.
13. Power of Expression: Anybody who cannot express himself effectively
is no good for the organization.
14. Sense of Responsibility: A manager must feel his responsibility as a
team player and a team leader.
While
all the above skills are important, the relative importance of each varies
according to the level of the manager in the organization.
