Management Aptitude Analysis
Introduction
According to Daft, there are three skills that all managers must possess in order to perform effectively. These skills are: 1. Conceptual skills – the ability to see how a team fits as part of the organization and how the organization fits as part of its industry. They are especially important for top managers who have to think strategically and solve complex problems. 2. Human skills – the ability to relate to motivate, coach, lead, interact and understand other people. They are important for managers at all levels. 3. Technical skills – the ability to use the tools, methods, techniques, and specialized knowledge needed to perform a specific task. They are especially important for first line managers and individual contributors [ (Daft, 2012) ].
The self assessment helps identify how ready a person is to be a manager. This is very important because there are people who just lack the skills necessary to be a manager, but they can still work on learning them.
There is a lot we can learn from this exercise about ourselves and our readiness to be managers. If we find we are weak on a particular skill, then we can focus on becoming better by reading more about it, and taking courses.. This exercise can also help us realize that maybe we are better individual contributors than managers.
Results
I obtained the following results after completing the exercise: * Conceptual skills – 25 points * Human skills – 22 points * Technical – 9 points
I was not surprised about my technical skill score because I have never been a technical person. I have always struggled with the mechanical aspects of a job because I have always been a people person. I pride myself in knowing each of my direct reports really well to be able to lead them, motivate them, and recognize their potential to eventually lead