A number or organizations I have consulted/worked for have tended to appoint the most technically competent staff member to the role of manager. If this procedure is followed often the best salesperson (as an example) will become the sales manager. The downside risk of this approach alone is that you can lose your best salesperson… Continue reading »
Oct
07
Four more Key Competencies for People Leading People at Work
To round out this series on competence the four ‘final’ people oriented competencies defined through our teams research. ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT A) Understands and follows the organization’s ethical rules, policies and regulations and works actively towards its vision, mission, goals and aspirations. B) Shows concern for the image of the organisation and talks positively about the… Continue reading »
Sep
26
People Skills Personal Traits Needed by Effective People Focussed Managers
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… Continue reading »
Sep
09
People Management and Personal People Competencies Needed
Three more people management “personal people competencies you need to be effective and successful: POSITIVELY MOTIVATED A) Able to resist negative external influences and maintain commitment to the task. B) Set high personal standards to the work methods and outcomes and is able to associate and align personal need with company direction and goals. C)… Continue reading »
Sep
07
Personal Competencies for People Oriented Management
More desirable personal competencies for successful people oriented management: NETWORKING ABILITY A) Displays an interest in other people and areas of operation. Has the respect of his/her colleagues and supervisors. B) Demonstrates good human relations skills; makes friends easily and actively seeks out like-minded people in similar positions. C) Able to mix with various social/work… Continue reading »
Sep
01
People Oriented Management and Human Relations Desirable Attributes
COACHING / TEACHING A) Gives positive feedback about other people’s development/performance. Gives instructions, on-the-job demonstrations on how to do task. B) Gives directions with rationale as training tactic. Provides additional tools, information and advice. Asks questions, gives tests etc. to ensure others have understood explanations. C) Gives positive expectations for future development. Reassures others after… Continue reading »
Aug
31
Successful People Oriented Management and Human Realations
Some “must have” personal attributes for successful people oriented management and human relations. COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUAL A) Readily acknowledges the achievements of others and accepts reasonable limitations and if disciplining of a staff is necessary does it in private. B) Takes a sympathetic approach to the difficulties of others and avoids trying to capitalize on their… Continue reading »
Jun
25
LOOKING FOR LEADERS A DIFFERENT APPROACH
I have spent a large part of my life trying to turn highly qualified technical engineers into managers, then I often get re-hired to turn inept managers into effective leaders. So am I a lousy trainer/facilitator or is the managerial candidature process flawed. Yes we could (and mostly do) make the best engineer the next… Continue reading »
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