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Todays fast changing and much complex business world requires much
more from a manager than it used to a decade ago, it requires almost a
perfect individual.
Some of the most important skills for a manager could be; time
management, prioritizing the tasks, setting SMART objectives, and good
communication skills.
1: Time Management:
Since business means value, then there is nothing valuable then
time for business personnel. The amazing thing of Time Management isthat the balance can be decided objectively and could be self-imposed
through the use of the diary. A manager might simply decide that one hour
a week should be devoted to personnel issues and would then allocate aregular block of time to that activity. If the factory is on blaze, or World War
III is declared, the manager may have to re-allocate this time in a same,
designated purpose.
In same way time may be allocated for staff training. The total time spent in
managing such long term objective is small, but without that proper
planning it can not be achieved.
Once the Personal Time Management is implemented, it is worth using
some of that control to augment your own career. Some quiet weekend,
you should plan out your own long term objectives and plan a route to
them. As you set any long term objective, allocate time to the sub-tasks
and monitor your progress. If you do not plan your destiny, you are
unlikely to get there.
2: Prioritizing tasks:
To me once the time management skill is well developed this skill
comes with it, its just to know how much time a task need. Definitely a
manager should be capable of prioritizing the tasks for not to miss any
valuable opportunity.
3: Communication skills:
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To be a good successful manager, you have to like people and be
good at communicating both written and verbal. This is hard to deny, If you
don't like interacting with people, it'll be hard or even impossible to manage
them well. You must have good personal contacts in your organisation.
You need relationships that does not mean necessarily personalfriendships with a fair number of people, that include your own employees.
You must encourage and motivate these people to tell you what's going on
and give you feedback about what people are thinking about the company
and your role in it as a manager.
4: SMART obejectives:
This means specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time bound.
This is what a sound minde manager must have. This is some sort of
realistic approach evey manager should develop.
Leadership skills to support strategic direction of org:
1: A good leader has an exemplary character. It is of most importance
that a leader is trustworthy individual to lead others. A leader must to betrusted by subordinates and be known to live their life with honesty and
integrity. Real authority is evolved from respect for the good character
and trustworthiness of the person who leads.
2: A good leader is enthusiastic about their responsiblity and alsoabout their role as leader. People respond more openly warmy to a
person of passion and dedication. Leaders must be able to be a good
source of inspiration, a motivator towards the achievements. Theresponsibilities and roles of a leader could be different, the leader needs
to be seen to be major part of the team working towards the goal
achievement. This kind of leader will not be scary to roll up their sleeves
and get dirty.
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3: A good leader must be confident. To lead and set direction a leaderneeds to appear confident as a personality and in the leadership role.
Such type of person inspires others and draws out the trust and best
efforts of the team to complete the task well. A leader who give message
of confidence towards the proposed objective inspires the best effort
from team members.
4: A leader also needs to function in an orderly and prooerlyl manner in
situations of uncertainty. People look to the leader for guidance during
times of uncertainty and unfamiliarity and find reassurance and security
when the leader portrays confidence and a positive demeanor.
5: Good leaders are tolerant of apresure and remain calm, composedand steadfast to the main purpose. Storms, emotions, and all these
crises come and go and a good leader takes these as part of the journey
and keeps a cool head.
6: A good leader allways keep the main goal in focus is able to think
analytically. Not only does a good leader view a situation as a whole,
but is able to break it down into sub parts for closer inspection. Not only
is the goal in view but a good leader can break it down into manageable
steps and make progress towards it.
7: A good leader is committed to excellence. Second best does not leadto success. The good leader not only maintains high standards, but also
is proactive in raising the bar in order to achieve excellence in all areas
PERSONAL SWOT ANALYSIS :
1) STREANGTHS:
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I can communicate very well, this really helped me a lot during my
work at M.C.B and my clients admired me due to this quality at bank.
I can work as a leader this quality proved to be helpful in group
discussions at work and study as well particularly in group projects
assignments and presentations.
I know the psyche of my clients, this really polished me during my
job at M.C.B and it also enhanced my professionalism, which is must
in practical life.
I can follow the guidelines strictly of bosses, this helps to remain
close to bosses and one who is job holder can really understand that
how important it is.
I have good self control, during job this helps a lot when guiding the
clients this quality keeps me in limits of any situation.
I can work long hours continuously.
I always plan my work effectively before starting even a single action
towards it.
During work I met with different people from different backgrounds
and culture, this enhanced my understanding about cultures.
2) WEAKNESS:
I am a bit weak at mathematical manipulation and I really felt this
during my job because I was working with an organization dealing
with money, so I remain to much cautious during my job.
I am sometime a slow worker so it became a hurdle to meet the
deadlines and this also brings some criticism form other colleagues.
I take some time to adopt new things this is because I always like to
know deep about anything coming new in my way.
I am a bit low tempered person so sometime others may feel that Im
not behaving in proper way.
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I can not tolerate any kind of rude behavior from any one.
3) OPPURTUNITIES:
During work at M.C.B I really learned a lot from my seniors from
professionalism point of view.
Working in financial organization helped me to the rules strictly and
efficiently.
With so many clients to deal with it also brought me the confidence
to tackle the different kinds of situations arriving with every new
client.
Working underpresure also grabbed some stamina to my personality
and helped to improve my low temper habit.
As a new graduate and with good knowledge of new gadgets used in
modern banking I helped my seniors to make them understand new
technology this also created respect for me from my seniors
4) THREATS:
Political interference in organizations is creating some problems for
talented employees.
Due to political approach some un qualified persons are becomingpart of business which creates a low quality and standard of work.
Mostly these jobs are contract based this brings limited time to
remain in organization with fear of job loss.
Technological factor sometime also brings problem for employees
because of less staff in physical appearance.
Personal skills audit:
It is a simple work one just has to make a list of what one is good at and
then simply what one need to improve them more.
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INFORMATION SEEKING SKILLS
I am able to find a specific book orjournal in the library using the on-linecatalogue (Talisprism)
2
I am able to use a variety of differentsources to find information(e.g. journals. books, electronicresources)
1
I am able to access and searchelectronic resources (on-line databases,electronic journals CD-ROMs)
2
I am able to use search gateways on theInternet to find information
3
I am able to evaluate the information Ifind
1
READING AND NOTEMAKING
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SKILLS AREA ICANDOTHISWELL
OK, BUT INEEDMOREPRACTICE
ICANT DOTHIS
PRIORITYDEVELOPMENOF THIS SKILL1 = veryimportant,2 = quiteimportant,3 = notimportant
ORGANIZATION OF LEARNING
I have strategies to help me to plan
and manage my time
1
I am able to effectively prioritise mytasks and activities
1
I am able to work to deadlines 2
I am aware of what makes my learningmore effective (e.g. place to study, timeto study etc)
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I can decide which parts of a book I need
to read
1
I have a system for recording where I
find information (e.g. book, author,
date)
3
I can select and use different reading
strategies (e.g. skim, scan, in-depth)
1
I can make effective notes when reading 1
I can make effective notes when
listening (e.g. during lectures)
2
I have a system for recording and
storing my notes
1
Skills Area I CanDoThisWell
Ok, But INeedMorePractice
ICantDoThis
PriorityDevelopment OThis Skill1 = VeryImportant,
2 = QuiteImportant,3 = NotImportant
WRITING SKILLS
I can analyse assignment (essay, report
etc) questions to determine what is
expected
1
I understand the difference between an
essay and report
2
I can produce a written plan to answer
an assignment question
1
I can punctuate, use grammar and
spelling correctly
1
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Skills Area I CanDoThisWell
Ok, But INeedMorePractice
ICantDoThis
PriorityDevelopment OThis Skill1 = VeryImportant,
2 = QuiteImportant,3 = NotImportant
I am confident I can express my ideas
clearly in written form
1
I am able to adapt my writing styles to
suit the appropriate media/audience
1
I understand the need to reference my
work to avoid plagiarism
2
SPOKEN COMMUNICATION
I am able to express my views verbally 1
I am confident speaking in front of a
group of people
1
I can prepare, plan and deliver apresentation
2
I can use visual aids to support a
presentation
2
I work well as a member of a group or
team
1
I am able to listen to and appreciate the
views of others
1
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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I am able to use a word processing
software package to produce my
assignments
1
I can use a variety of different computer
software (e.g. Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, Access)
3
WORKING WITH NUMBERS
I am competent in making simple
calculations
1
I can present numerical information
accurately
2
I can competently use a variety of
numerical techniques (e.g.
percentages, fractions, decimals)
3
I can interpret and present information
in graphs and illustrations
2
REVISION AND EXAM TECHNIQUES
I am able to plan my revision time 1
I am able to set myself goals 1
I am able to use a variety of different
revision techniques (e.g. practicing
questions, mind mapping etc)
2
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I can select and use techniques to help
me retain and recall information
1
I use strategies to help me in the exam
room (e.g. planning time, coping
with anxiety)
1
STRESS MANAGEMENT
I know what causes stress 1
I am aware of my personal symptoms of
stress
2
I can use strategies to help me cope with
my stress
1
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
I am able to identify my personal goals 1
I am a good judge of what my strengthsand areas for development are
1
I am able to identify opportunities forlearning outside my course, e.g. clubs,societies, employment
2
I am able to plan for my personaldevelopment
1
Positive outcomes of PDP:
Some positive outcomes of taking a personal development approach to your studies
are:
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It helps in gaining a clearer focus to your learning.
Helps to keep yourself motivated towrds goals.
Provises better understanding of how you learn and how to improve your
performance.
More enjoyment and less stress and confusion from your learning as you
become consciously skilled. More awareness of how to apply your learning to practical life and solving
new problems and contexts.
Professional thinking skills that can strengthen academic performance.
Benefits of PDP to professional life Makes ideas more clear about the kind of life and work you want.
Brings greater confidence level in the choices you make.
Greater confidence in the skills developed, brings qualities and attributes to
the career of your choice. Being in a better position to compete for jobs.
It helps you to be able to discuss your skills, personal qualities and
competences with employers.
Better problem-solving and planning skills.
It develops the positive attitudes and approaches in personality associated
with successful professional life.
Benefits of PDP to personal life A better understanding of yourself and how you tick.
Being in a better position to make appropriate choices to meet youraspirations.
Greater awareness of your needs and how to meet these.
Greater awareness of the unique contribution you can make.
Developing a positive, forward-looking approach.
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