Develop leadership and management skills.

Development may take place through

  • seminars
  • online courses
  • company training programs
  • on-the-job experience
  • mentorship

and should include skills such as

  • ability to understand the "big picture"
  • initiative
  • dependability
  • ability to make a judgment call
  • competence
  • consistency
  • honesty
  • courage
  • communication
  • intelligence
  • short- and long-term planning
  • ability to direct and delegate
  • comfort in decision-making
  • objective in evaluating performance
  • inspirational in fostering teamwork.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why is defining the problem often the most difficult step in making decisions?
  • What characteristics do you most admire in a leader? Describe three leaders who have these characteristics.
  • What type of leadership skill will you emphasize in your business?
  • How does leadership style influence the decision-making process?
  • What are effective management techniques?
  • Why is it important for a manager to be a good leader?
  • Why is teamwork important to a business?
  • What does it mean to delegate responsibility? Why is this an important skill for managers?
  • What are the risks of delegating responsibility?
  • What management skills are needed for long-term planning?
  • How can participating in a work-based learning experience help to develop leadership skills?

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