What are the defining characteristics of a good potential manager?
Effective people are not problem-minded; they’re opportunity-minded. They feed opportunities and starve problems. Stephen Covey Managers are called upon to fulfill a variety of tasks. Management Development can ensure your companys future leaders are true problem-solvers and opportunity makers. Here are some skills to look for and help build in a good manager: • Excellent time management (or better known as working smarter). Every individual is guaranteed the same amount of time. The best employees are those who learn to manage their projects within that time frame. This is probably the single most important skill a manager can have. • Effective communication. Good managers both listen and provide specific, clear and concise feedback to their employees. They leave no room for ambiguity. • Positive role modeling. A good manager leads by example and recognizes when others do the same. They praise abundantly and offer criticism carefully. • Financial skills. Depending upon their role, man
