8 th Edition by Whetten and Cameron Introduction to the Text 1 Learning Objectives 2 Introduce the importance of management skills Identify essential management skills Explain a learning model for developing management skills ID: 530599
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Developing Management Skills 8th Editionby Whetten and CameronIntroduction to the Text
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Learning Objectives2
Introduce the importance of management skills
Identify essential management skills
Explain a learning model for developing management skills
Review the contents of the bookSlide3
The Premise of The TextThe development of skills needed to manage one’s life as well as relationships with others is a ceaseless endeavor.3Slide4
A high IQ alone does not guarantee success in life and work. Management skills can be improved with the proper balance of conceptual learning and behavioral practice.That is, deliberate practice…
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Management skills are the building blocks upon which effective management rests.5Slide6
Skills of Effective ManagersVerbal communication (including listening)Managing time and stressManaging individual decisionsRecognizing, defining, and solving problems
Motivating and influencing others
Delegating
Setting Goals and articulating a vision
Self-awareness
Team building
Managing conflict
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What are Management Skills?They are behavioralThey are controllableThey are developableThey are interrelated and overlapping
They can be contradictory or paradoxical
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The Importance of ManagementResearch shows that competent management is the key determinant to organizational success.Decreased turnoverIncreased profitsGreater salesGreater stock value per employee
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Staying the Same is Falling Behind9Slide10
Management vs. LeadershipThe skills that make a good manager and a good leader are not the same, but they are converging.It is no longer possible to successful by just being a “transformational figure”.
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Today’s leaders need both sets of skills.11Slide12
Competing Values Framework12Flexibility/Change
Stability/Control
Internal
Maintenance
External
Positioning
CLAN SKILLS
ADHOCRACY SKILLS
HIERARCHY SKILLS
MARKET SKILLS
Communicating Supportively
Building Teams and Teamwork
Empowering
Solving Problems Creatively
Articulating a Vision
Fostering Innovation
Managing Personal Stress
Managing Time
Maintaining Self-Awareness
Analytical Problem Solving
Motivating Others
Gaining Power and Influence
Managing ConflictSlide13
The Approach
Components
Contents
Objectives
Skill assessment
Survey instruments and Role plays
Assess current level of skill competence and knowledge; create readiness to change
Skill learning
Written text and Behavioral guidelines
Teach correct principles and present a rationale for behavioral guidelines
Skill analysis
Cases
Provide examples of appropriate and inappropriate skill performance; analyze behavioral principles and reasons hey work
Skill practice
Exercises, Simulations, and Role plays
Practice behavioral guidelines; adapt principles to personal style; receive feedback and assistance
Skill application
Assignments (Behavioral and written)
Transfer classroom learning to real-life situations; foster ongoing personal development
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ContentsPart I: Personal SkillsDeveloping Self-AwarenessManaging Personal StressSolving Problems Analytically and Creatively
Part II: Interpersonal Skills
Building Relationships by Communicating Supportively
Gaining Power and Influence
Motivating Other People
Managing Conflict
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Contents (con’t)Part III: Group SkillsEmpowering and DelegatingBuilding Effective Teams and TeamworkLeading Positive Change
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SupplementsCommunication SkillsMaking Oral and Written PresentationsConducting InterviewsManaging Meetings
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Contents for Each ChapterSkills AssessmentSkill LearningSkill AnalysisSkill Practice
Skill Application
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Now to Begin!You are encouraged to practice and apply the skills discussed in this text to everyday situations – jobs, families, friendships, etc.With conscientious practice, following the guidelines shown here will soon become second nature.
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