HSM/220
Check Point Wk 1

Ten characteristics necessary for an effective leader are:

1. Vision *(Knowledge)
2. Ability to motivate *(Value)
3. Efficiency *(Knowledge)
4. Organization *(Knowledge)
5. Control *(Knowledge)
6. Ability to plan *(Knowledge)
7. Positive attitude *(Value)
8. Sense perspective *(Value)
9. Respect *(Value)
10. Trust *(Value)

I believe that a manager is very important for many different reasons. All of the characteristics that I listed above will help a company. First it is important to have a personal vision in order to motivate others to work for you and your company. When the vision is to be at the top, you need to have a plan and be very organized. All of your employees need you to help them do their jobs correctly, so a manager has to always be sure that there is a plan to help their employees and help them be successful within the company. Since managers have a lot of responsibilities and not very much time but they need also be efficient. Managers tend to have very little time, and so it is important that they keep their time organized and do as much as they can in the small amount of time that they have. Control is something that is important to many managers, because no one can keep an entire company running if they cannot control what is happening within the company. Someone always has to be in control and it should be the manager otherwise, complete chaos can and will happen. Good managers also keep a sense of understanding. Many employees look to their managers for understanding and guidance. When a manager shows their employees respect and also gains their trust, the employee will not feel intimidated by their manager and will be more comfortable with their job. A group that works together should be able to rely on each other. They are working for the same goal for the company. Employees work better, happier, and