Which personals trait and skills do we need to be people oriented effective managers? Three more for us to ponder… and develop!
TENACITY
A) Is willing to do more than normally expected by others the complete task even if it comes at some personal cost.
B) Able to maintain focus and interest over a long period of time and sees quitting as the least desirable outcome.
C) Stays with the task till its completion in spite of rejection or resistance from others with competing agendas.
D) Prepared to repeatedly present an idea or point of view with new arguments/facts and is willing to explore new avenues to successfully reach agreed targets.
HONESTY
A) Acts conscientiously in the best interest of the company and his/her colleagues; admits to mistakes and respects the company’s and colleagues’ property and values.
B) Correctly and truly reports facts of a situation without colouring the story for personal benefits and openly says what he or she will do and does it.
C) Willing to disclose personal shortcomings, feelings and attitudes for the sake of the organisation and common good of colleagues.
D) Demonstrates high level of ethical behaviour in spite of personal difficulties and inspires others to do the same.
FLEXIBILITY
A) Alters procedures and activities to fit company goals and decides how to act to match situations.
B) Able to change own ideas or attitudes based on new/contrary information.
C) Copes effectively and is able to maintain operational standards even when faced with the unexpected.
D) Readily moves to adjust to rapid changes, multiple demands and shifting priorities.
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