3 management skills for managers

A word "skills" means the ability of doing something well. Thus, management skills can be defined as the ability of performing managerial activities well. These skills are vital to all level of management in a hierarchy.

What is management skills?

Management or managerial skills refer as to knowledge, attributes and abilities a person should have in order to perform different managerial activities in an organization. 

Individuals with management skills are more likely to be able to perform managerial activities well. It is very hard for individuals who are in a managerial position to perform their roles better without possessing these skills. Management skills can be acquired through learning or practical experience as a manager.

Types of management skills

According to Robert L. Katz there are three primary management skills which are:

• Technical skills
• Human or interpersonal skills
• Conceptual skills

Technical skills

Technical skills is the ability to use equipments, methods and techniques to accomplish a various tasks. They include handling machines, preparing daily work schedule, supervising employees, team formation, mobilizing performances appraisal, preparing report and motivating employees. In fact that, technical skills become less important as a manager becomes a senior. This means that lower level managers (ie. foremen and supervisors) require much these skills than middle and top level managers.

Human or interpersonal skills

Interpersonal skills refers to the ability to interact, communicate, corporate or work with others individually or in a group. They involve knowing how to motivate, communicate, build positive relationship, inspire and lead the subordinates. Those with these skills are able to understand the human behavior and know how to motivate individuals to accomplish the organizational objectives. Interpersonal skills are important to all levels of management.

Conceptual skills

Conceptual skills is a thinking or mental ability to formulate ideas, analyze and diagnose the risks and find the creative solution for them. Conceptual skills are much important to top level managers and less important to middle and lower managers.

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