what abilities do you think are especially important for success in senior level management positions?
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As an excutive secretary it's been my experience that my most successful and least stressed bosses have had the ability to delegate duties while not hesitating to "get their hands dirty" when the situation calls for action. They have also been able to be decisive and turn that into the right decision when it might appear otherwise at the onset. In other words, decide on a course of action, and make it work for you. \n\nThe worst bosses I have ever had attempted to take on too much of the actual work themselves, micro-managing instead of trusting their staff. They were also wishy-washy decision makers who were too ready to jump from idea to idea instead of taking their time to make things work out and follow through with their original idea.
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1. Has senior management support and sponsor.\n2. Has gone through business risk analysis.\n3. Has good project management controls.\n4. Has good change management controls.\n5. Has good user interaction/feedback controls.\n6. Has good security management controls.\n7. Has good management reporting system.\n8. Has good return on investment.\n9. Was delivered in time.\n10. Delivered all the functional requirements and users liked it.\n\nMost of all, recognize that it's ususally a judgement call and best of systems typically get assessed again and again by different people in the organization and at different times causing fluctuations in determining what the characteristics of a good management information system is.
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A manager does the right thing. A good leader does things right. \n\nThe most important personal qualities of a leader is wisdom. Always able to apply the best possible solutions to resolve problems or maximize efficiency  (and this doesn't means always do things by the book but at the same time, he/she must able to do this appropriately)\n\nWith wisdom, a leader will be able to think wisely and bring the best out of everyone including themselves and create a close bond and enhance the morale for their team.\n\nTo be a good leader doesn't always need to be a expert in the feild of their work in fact some of the top leaders in history wasn't a expert in any field apart from leadership. They were very capable in dealing with human relation that they can hire expert in many field to specialize the field of work. \n\nOf course, being a knowledgeable leader is not a bad thing too but being a true leader is far more important.
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There is no short cut methods for success. taking  your age into consideration you must devote to your future building plans dedicately. Academic education in one way a prime requisite for any job opportunities. instead of building castles in the air you must be steadfast in your approach. there is no strict rules a particular qualification will deliver the same opportunity to one and all.  any successful man would have a deliberate pursuit left behind. value the suggestion of elders. keep confidence  work hard.
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I noticed most people seemed to answer with personality traits, but you asked about skills. That's what I'll discuss, then.\n\n1) Listening ability. A good leader/manager knows to keep their mouth shut when someone is talking. Most people are terrible listeners, and rather than actually listening to what the other person is saying, they are thinking about what they want to say. You learn nothing that way, and will never understand the situation being discussed. Listen first, think second, then speak. \n\n2) Method. Gut feelings are for frontline soldiers (I've been one, so I know) and parents (I'm one now). In business there is method. A good leader looks at problems as an opportunity and then applies a method of problem solving to improve things (including Root-Cause Analysis techniques). A good leader sets goals for their department/company with a methodical approach rather than 'instinct' and 'emotions'. Learn which methods work and which don't. Cling to (and develop) the former and run away from the latter.\n\n3) Feedback, feedback, feedback. This goes both ways. First, a good leader/manager asks for feedback from below and above...constantly. Where can the leader/manager improve? Where can their department/company improve? What is broke? What works? What can be done? What is being done that doesn't need to be done? Secondly, a good leader/manager provides feedback to his employees on a regular basis (even weekly, in my case) to help develop them into stronger, autonomous thinking persons who can solve their own problems and make the leader/manager look like a demi-god.\n\n4) Continue to develop leadership/management skills. Books, seminars, podcasts, and especially discussions with peers can make this goal happen.\n\nThis is a start. Hope it helps.
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Self confidence, manners, and class are up there for me. Looks help out identify someone but in the end its who they are as a person. Being open minded but logical and moral are a must.
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State your strength and if possible try to give examples related to job functions you had to reinforce it.  For example, "I deal well under pressure.  In my current job I am constantly given last minute projects and request with deadlines that must be met within a few hours/days."
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1. Group dynamics.\n2. Controlling the agenda.\n3. Atmosphere, space, proximity.\n4. Communication skills of all.\n\nIf I think of more, I will add them on.
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Patience is paramount.  Like children.  A love to impart knowledge.  Relevant degree.  These days you have to have great organisational skills and excellent communication skills too.  You are not a screamer!
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I am a manager and also have a boss to answer to. I think one of the most important things to have is the ability to listen, and here what is wanted and needed and do your best to get it done. Make sure you boss knows what you are doing to accomplish the task along the way. Keep them involved in progress that is made.
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planning, persistance, patience.\n\nbut above all- marketing.
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When I hire for administrative positions I look for at least 50wpm, working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, good personality, communication skills, and most of all excellent grammar! When someone is well spoken in both written and verbal communications I can look past other deficiencies.
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In order to be an effective manager, you need to be a good leader.  In my opinion, the words manager and leader are synonymous in the business world.  Managers (leaders) must have a thorough knowledge of the job, organize and motivate subordinates to pursue a common goal, direct for the future, etc.  But one of the most important characteristics is role modeling.  Leaders must be a good role model for their followers (i.e. managers must be a good role model for their subordinates)--if they want their followers to act a certain way, they must project that image for them.
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The first thing is networking. Command a  large and rich social circle.\nYour personality, lifestyle, charisma and selling skills
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management that works by trying to assess competencies and measure performance based on competency levels.\n\n(you thought i was going to say competent management is a contradiction in terms, didn't you?)
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Speed, accuracy and personality. The ability to multi-task is probably the most important in this sort of role but it also depends on who you are working for. The ability to get on well with many different types of people is also important - think about the role and you will probably come up with some more of your own - phone manner being another......... I could go on forever!
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I think the most important things in starting a business are dedication, passion, organization & understanding.\n\nDedication -- You'll be putting in a lot of hours & should be prepared for that.\n\nPassion -- You should be putting all that time into something that really excites you.\n\nOrganization -- To succeed in anything, organizational skills are a must.\n\nUnderstanding -- You'll have successes & failures throughout your business career but if you understand that & are prepared for those proverbial bumps in the road, things will go much smoother.