Characteristics Case

There are many more than ten characteristics that a manager should have, but since only ten can be chosen; listed below are the most important in my opinion.

1. Perspective (Value)

2. Organizational Skills (Knowledge)

3. Honesty (Value)

4. Trust (Value)

5. Control (Knowledge)

6. Vision (Knowledge)

7. Communication Skills (Knowledge)

8. Ability to Plan (Knowledge)

9. Problem Solving Skills (Knowledge)

10.Respect (Value)

Perspective is a value that is difficult to learn if you do not already have it. This is the value that lends itself to control situations, even the difficult, to hold up the organization's mission and vision. Perspective can relate to an individual or a whole group. Organizational skills tend to be skills that not many have, but can be learned with proper instruction and practice. Organization is important for a manager on many levels ranging from keeping professional appearances to how information is shared. As the old saying goes, "honesty is the best policy". Being honest helps a manager to excel by giving both manager and employees the ability to share ideas that can be implemented properly. Honesty in both words and action set the tone for how the company runs. Trust is a follow up to honesty. All relationships that are successful work off of some level of trust which is earned over time, through honest and consistently good work. Control is important to a manager in several ways. A good manager should learn self control as well as how to control various situations.