Six Important Managerial Skills For Successful Leadership
By Barbara White
A mark of a good leader is to be able to provide consistent motivation to his team
encouraging them to attain excellence and quality in their performance. A good leader
is always looking for ways to improve production and standards. Here are six
management skills you can develop as a leader in working to create a quality effective
team.
1. Observation
This is an important aspect that often gets neglected due the demands on a leader's
time and schedule. Observation and regular visits to the work environment are a
priority and should be scheduled into the calendar. Observing employees at work, the
procedures, interaction and work flow is foundational to implementing adjustments to
improve results. To have credibility, a leader needs to be seen and be known to be up
to date with what is happening in the work place.
2. Monitor Employee Performance
Employee performance needs to be monitored in mutually accepted ways. Policies
and procedures need to be clear. Conferencing should be on a regular basis and not
just when there is a problem. Assessments and evaluations should not be merely all
formality or viewed a necessary paperwork to be done and filed away. Individual and
group conferencing should be undertaken not only to monitor performance, but with
the expectation of on going professional development and support. There should be
frequent encouragement and clear criteria for on going goals both for the group and
individual.
3. Implementation of Professional Development Programs
A good leader evaluates weaknesses and provides training and development strategies
to strengthen the weaker skills in the team.
4. Demonstrates Working Knowledge and Expertise
Good leadership comes from a place of strong knowledge and experience of the
production and process leading to results. If a leader does not possess all the expertise
and knowledge personally, then regular consultations with experts involved in the
departments should be held. This is important in order to maintain an accurate and
informed overall picture.
5. Good Decision Making
Good leadership is characterized by the ability to make good decisions. A leader
considers all the different factors before making a decision. Clear firm decisions,
combined with the willingness and flexibility to adapt and adjust decisions when
necessary, create confidence in the leadership.
6. Ability to Conduct and Evaluate Research
On going review and research is vital in order to keep on the cutting edge in business.
While managing the present to ensure on going excellence in product and
performance, a good leader is also able to look towards the future. Conducting and
evaluating research is an important way of planning and being prepared for the future.
Excellent leadership is always pro active rather than reactive. By developing these six
managerial skills builds a solid foundation for success.
Barbara White, is a speaker and trainer in Leadership Skills.
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