According to The Balance, every day a successful manager must ...
... communicate effectively
Setting up good and effective communication may well be the most important skill of any manager. It is necessary a manager communicate effectively with subordinates, support communication within the team and be capable of adjusting to the specifics of other people when communicating with them.
... be a role model
A manager cannot preach water and drink wine. They must serve as a role model in what they want from team members. Otherwise the team members will see through them and not fulfil the desired expectations.
... motivate others
Long-term motivation of team members, maintaining their work morale and offering a real and stimulating vision: these are quite complex tasks that every manager faces and need to keep in mind.
... solve conflicts
Dealing with conflicts is one of the key obligations of any manager. Sooner or later, conflicts will arise; not all of them are visible on the surface and many remain hidden. A good manager must be able to solve even those latent conflicts that exist just below the surface or have the potential to occur.
... be able to give expert advice
A manager should also have the necessary hard skills that allow them give advice to team members about the specific tasks they are facing.
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