Nom@d Learning has found that many managers find the transition from staff member to manager to be the most challenging of their careers. Moving from being a team member or a technical expert to working with others requires a major shift in perspective. A manager’s job requires different skills and behaviours.
Here are some of the common skills a manager needs when managing others. The topics link to articles I have written.
Communicating Effectively (my articles)
Whether writing an email, sending a text, speaking to an audience, or talking on the phone, clear communication matters. Learning how to get your message effectively across is a key part of any business skill set. It takes practice and commitment to communicate effectively.
Coaching is an ongoing, one-on-one activity between managers and employees designed to boost performance and drive success. An effective coach helps employees explore the significance and consequences of their actions and involves them in the process of finding a solution and identifying the next steps.
Active Listening (my articles)
In these articles, you’ll learn the importance of active listening and various strategies to develop active listening skills and better communicate with others.
Giving and Receiving Feedback (my articles)
Honest feedback fosters a culture of strong team engagement. Learn how you can use feedback to improve your own work and others.
Building and Maintaining Trust (my articles)
Trust is the intangible asset that keeps managers and their followers working together to achieve a collective goal. In these articles, we will explore the components of trust, its construction, and its upkeep.
Effective negotiation is not about being cunning or manipulative; it’s about being an influential, empathetic, and strategic leader. By honing these essential negotiation skills, managers can resolve conflicts more effectively. They can secure the resources their teams need.
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