A study at Stanford Business School
examined the qualities that companies look for in promoting young managers
toward senior executive positions, especially the position of Chief Executive Officer. The study concluded that the
two most important qualities required for great success were;
examined the qualities that companies look for in promoting young managers
toward senior executive positions, especially the position of Chief Executive Officer. The study concluded that the
two most important qualities required for great success were;
1. TEAM BUILDING-
The ability to put together and function as part of a team.
Since all work is ultimately done by teams, and the managers’ output is the
output of the team, the ability to select team members, set objectives,
delegate responsibility and finally, get the job done, team building was
central to success in management.
Since all work is ultimately done by teams, and the managers’ output is the
output of the team, the ability to select team members, set objectives,
delegate responsibility and finally, get the job done, team building was
central to success in management.
2. KEEPING COOL WHEN
UNDER PRESSURE-
UNDER PRESSURE-
The ability to function well under pressure, and especially in a
crisis. Keeping your cool in a crisis means to practice patience, perseverance
and self-control under difficult or disappointing circumstances.
crisis. Keeping your cool in a crisis means to practice patience, perseverance
and self-control under difficult or disappointing circumstances.
TAKE ACTION-
Start contributing significantly to your current team; resolve
to always perform to high standards.
to always perform to high standards.
Develop a calm attitude in stressful situations.
Yours Sincerely,
The Friendly Team
The Training Place of Excellence Limited
The Training Place of Excellence Limited