To manage
© Copyright Frank D. Kanu 2000-2008
Managers shouldn’t think they need to be able to mold their personality to accommodate all of these traits or qualities. Smart managers, in fact, know that they can overcome their own weaknesses—sometimes by working on themselves, other times by delegating to people they trust. Managers, who think they’re perfect, or even close to perfect, can be dangerous.
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- take responsibility
- lead, be in charge
- observe and direct
- supervise
- execute
- negotiate
Do you manage—by this definition?
There are three main classifications to better understand what a manager does:| 1. Intrapersonal | ||
| Representative | Supervisor | Connector 2 |
| 2. Informational | ||
| Receiver | Sender | Speaker |
| 3. Decision Maker | ||
| Innovator | Peace Maker | Administrator |
Managers shouldn’t think they need to be able to mold their personality to accommodate all of these traits or qualities. Smart managers, in fact, know that they can overcome their own weaknesses—sometimes by working on themselves, other times by delegating to people they trust. Managers, who think they’re perfect, or even close to perfect, can be dangerous.
Can you name your five biggest strengths?
Can you name your five biggest weaknesses?
2 Malcolm Gladwell, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (Back Bay Books, 2002)Tags:
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