Various Competencies Needed by Management (Including Supervisors)

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    Various Competencies Needed by Management (Including Supervisors)

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    The following articles provide a variety of advice, hints, tips, etc. to be a more effective manager. Note that the role of supervision is also a management role in the organization. Therefore, the following articles will also be useful for guidance to be a more effective supervisor.

    Note that to really understand the “territory” of management, you should read Gaining Broad Understanding of Organizational Management.

    (You might also be interested in reading some advice, hints, tips, etc. to be a more effective leader. If so, see Suggested Traits and Characteristics of Highly Effective Leaders.)

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    Various Perspectives on Competencies That Managers Should Have

    There are many perspectives on “What makes a very good manager?” Perhaps the most important goal for a new manager is to review a variety of perspectives and then come to their own conclusion.

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