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Advancing into management courtesy of technical skills doesn’t necessarily equate to having the pre-requisite people skills, so an understanding of essential skills and traits tailored to the technical management context is essentialSummary
Forbes Expert Panelists make the following points:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Think big and focus on value (strategic thinking) and walk the talk and deliver value (effective execution )
- Collaboration, communication and continuous learning among team members
- General people skills, including developing empathy, development of teams, delegation and coaching, trust and commitment, and accessibility and inclusion
References
Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:
- 5 Skills that Should be a Part of Every Manager's Training – TheRunway (airforce.gov.au)
- Characteristics of a Good Leader: Tips for New Managers – TheRunway (airforce.gov.au)
References from the Web :
- NOV 2022 Managing a tech team in times of uncertainty: Five ways to do it effectively – Fast Company Magazine
- FEB 2023 New Manager Mistakes: Avoid These Don’ts – American Management Association
Source Information:
- Article Source: Forbes
- Media Check: Forbes - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
- RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC
