To be a manager?

Question

What it takes to be a manager?

Answer 1

NOT BEING GAY ALWAYS HELPS, A MAN, FOOTBALLING EXPERIENCE, WHITE, FORIEGN. WIERD NAMES.

Answer 2

To be a manager is to lead a team. The role of team leader is to have the ability to influence people to get the job done accordingly. An effective manager or leader needs to have integrity, vision, goal, wisdom, people-skill and the humility to listen to others. That way a manager can earn the team's respect and they will fulfill their task because they feel respected by the leader.

You can read here for more tips on how to be an effective leader in the workplace

Answer 3

Michael M is correct, but keep in mind you are also a babysitter, a motivator, an arbitrator.
You are also responsible for scheduling, and if someone does not show up, you may wind up covering the shift.
You are ultimately responsible for everything that goes on in your department,store, office, etc.

http://management.about.com/cs/generalmanagement/a/Management101.htm

The above is a good link for an overview of management.

Answer 4

it depends where you work.

(for example, at my old firm, every woman who had flirty eyes, and huge boobs was guaranteed a management position it seemed like. I was there 4 years, and we had girls who were hired and w/in 12 months, they were managers).

In any reputable company, you need strong people skills, problem solving skills, strong client service accumen, a desire and ability to lead, take action, be decisive, be responsive - and the ability to take your group forward!

Not unless you want to take the easy way, and go work for my old company - in which case, wear small shirts, short skirts, no bra, and be flirty. You'll be a manager in 12 months guaranteed!

Answer 5

To be an effective Manager, you must put yourself last, and all of your employees first. They must see you working along side them so to speak. This promotes loyalty, and without this you have nothing.

Answer 6

That man/woman who is not only effective but efficient in organising, supervising and controlling men and resources to achieve an objective, coupled with the ability to stem crisis as it arises.

Answer 7

focus, responsibilty. attention to detail
understanding of the company and its mission statement how to treat people with care and respect.

Answer 8

Being authoritative, be able to delegate. Pick you battles, don't be an ***, be supportive when you can .