Management skills as an essential part of a business leader

The managerial and / or managerial skills are knowledge that any person can possess, these can be given through human talent, experiences, practices, and I consider mainly through scientific study; Because from this last point we verify that what we are going to do and apply in a managerial or directive position is true information.

Therefore, it consists of knowing and knowing some fundamental points of management skills, what they are in order to understand what this concept refers to, the importance of being able to possess and improve them, in the same way identifying the types of skills that make up a single essence.; that of being a good managerial leader.

Currently, with the technology that has consumed us, there are already programs

(video games) that facilitate the practice of managerial skills what we want to learn or improve, I consider that it is a very practical trend mainly for the new generations. All this will be of great use to us throughout our professional and personal lives, since it leads us to improve Skills that will allow us to perform better in our area of work and, consequently, greater profits.

Keywords

The Management or Managerial Skills are known by their acronym in English as “Skill Directive”.

It refers to abilities, knowledge that a person may possess or acquire over time, to carry out different activities in a role of Manager, Leader of a Company or Work Group.

It is important and indispensable to know, know how to handle and develop the Management Skills in the Present, in order to be able to face the changes that occur in our Company.

For this reason, this article shows the concept of management skills, their classifications of current types, and most importantly, how to develop or improve them in a practical and easy to apply way; that they are not only captured on paper, as this will be of great help to all those who want to possess or improve Management or Managerial Skills.

WHAT IS A MANAGEMENT AND / OR MANAGEMENT SKILL?

"Management skills can be defined as abilities, skills and knowledge that a person possesses to carry out leadership and coordination activities in the role of manager or leader of a work group or organization" (Montoya and Arribas, 2017: 10).

We can define managerial or managerial skills as a group of knowledge and abilities that an individual possesses that empower him to carry out the tasks of leadership and management of a company or a business unit.

In this way, from the development of an individual's managerial skills a management style is distilled that is closely related to the ways in which a leader relates to the collaborators and the work teams in his charge. (Díaz and Oliveras, 2016: 29)

According to the authors, it means then that a Directive Skill, or also known as Managerial Skill, is knowing how to direct, delegate; Like a good leader, different tasks are carried out in a company. In addition to managing all the resources it has, for its proper functioning and growth.

IMPORTANCE OF MANAGEMENT SKILLS

It is evident then what: “Managerial skills are increasingly important in the world of work and as a consequence in the professional development of people. Management skills are currently differentiating factors applicable in any sector and position ” (Gamelearn, 2014: 1).

In fact, it is of vital importance to acquire and possess managerial skills to carry out managerial or managerial positions effectively and efficiently; and because through conceptual, technical knowledge and, above all, practice, they will help us to be good leaders, organizers and administrators.

TYPES OF MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Nowadays, knowing the different types of skills is vitally important since knowing them we will know a clearer picture, why they are managerial skills and have to do specifically for managers, leaders, in companies and businesses. Because Business management is not the same in all cases, that is why there are different types and these can be changing due to new trends in the Business World. Below are the main types of skills:

: They are those that have to do with the person who performs the work of management or direction of companies. They prepare the professionals who occupy these positions to attend to all the obligations that the environment demands of them. Therefore, during the process of acquiring them, it is important that each person make an analysis of an individual type in relation to all the elements that surround him. The most common skills in this first group are:

Flexibility, change management and adaptation. Self-control and handling of situations. Proactivity and ability to respond to any scenario. Organization of tasks. Integral and structural vision of business. (Directors, 2017: 1)

With reference to the above, this kind of skill prepares the Manager to be able to face and manage everything that is presented in the Business Environment and what is demanded in his work. The method to improve in this ability is to carry out an analysis of what revolves around, as the author tells us, which will show us where we should work more.

: This category includes the skills related to the business vision of those who assume managerial positions and the resources and tools to obtain effective results. Among them we can mention the following:

Negotiation both internal and external. Effective management of the different levels of the organization. Management of the network of contacts. Management of conflicts and solution of problems. Customer orientation or ability to put yourself in the place of the consumer. (Directors, 2017: 1)

It means then that in this kind of ability, it helps the Company's Directors to improve their visions of working in the Business, that of being able to have better negotiations, which lead to the growth of the Company; and it will be reflected in its economic profits.

: We talk about all those managerial skills that facilitate the relationship between the management of a business and its members: areas, departments, levels, branches, hierarchies or positions. In this case, you must take into account the increasingly leading role that employees of companies want to play and the participatory and open models of leadership that are currently trending. Among the most outstanding skills in this regard are:

Leadership and management of work teams. Internal communication and in its different levels and channels. Delegation capacity. Motivation and coaching. (Directors, 2017: 1)

In relation to this last class of ability, I consider it to be one of the most important since it tells us about teamwork, knowing how to be a good leader, to be able to delegate functions and / or commissions, working hand in hand. and for a single purpose which is the growth, profitability and recognition of the Company.

All of the above are the skills that all managers, or professionals who have a management position, must develop or, where appropriate, improve, and above all, apply in order to achieve success both in the Company and in the professional and personal aspects.

HOW TO DEVELOP MANAGEMENT SKILLS?

It is appropriate to present some tips that will help us develop managerial skills.

Effective communication: Many of us find it difficult to share our ideas or proposals clearly. To lose your nerve or grief, set a goal once a day to discuss one aspect of your job with one of your colleagues. It may be a proposal or comment, but this will help you get to know your style of communication and get more prepared for when you have to develop an idea with your boss or present in front of several people.

Organization: The Achilles heel of many people. Although the first thing you need is an agenda (physical or digital) the important thing is to learn to create habits. You can make it a goal to establish a fixed schedule per day to carry out an activity or make a list of your day's to-do in the morning.

Teamwork: Most jobs require a collaborative environment to be successful, although not all of us are given this skill. Define with one of your coworkers an activity in which they can work together, and it can be something as simple as reviewing a document or suggesting ways to improve work dynamics.

Leadership: This is one of the skills that can help you grow faster professionally. Think of an activity or project to develop with your work team without involving a lot of investment of time and resources, in addition to ensuring that it can be done constantly. Look for simple activities, like a short monthly meeting to talk about difficulties at work or where everyone can suggest how to improve their performance. And of course you should also take the baton when your bosses come up with a project that needs a head to be executed. It is not easy, but the rewards are worth it.

Creativity and innovation: Many workers tend to come to their office and do what they are asked to do. No more no less. However, this does not stimulate your creative capacity nor does it imply a challenge for you in most cases. Write them down in a notebook or file and go outlining in your spare time some suggestions that you know can help. (Turner, 2017: 1)

As the author has been quoted, it gives us the necessary basis to know how to develop skills. And that with activities that are not so difficult to carry out, they will be of great help to us to develop and improve day by day.

Gamification in skills training.

The term gamification refers to the use of characteristics typical of games in areas that traditionally do not include this type of element.

Increasingly, managerial skills (soft skills) within jobs are becoming more important. Employees not only have to develop their academic skills and experience, but must be trained in skills such as negotiation, leadership, or time management that can exponentially increase the quality of their work.

Gamification in skills training allows users not only to learn, but also to practice while using a gamified course in video game format as a platform. (Gamelearn, sf: 1)

It is appropriate that we use technology efficiently, to learn to develop these skills; in the same way it will be very useful for new and future generations; since people are more adapted to new technologies. Therefore I recommend platforms that have learning simulators for corporate training, since it is a way of learning, easy and fun.

conclusion

The managerial or managerial skills are of vital importance today, due to the constant changes in the Business and Business World, since they are dynamic; Because like any business, it has to adapt to the needs of its customers, which is why it is not only demanding in the improvement of its products or services, but also the development and improvement of the human talent of companies.

The purpose of this article is to present the different management skills that currently exist, to understand and improve them through their classifications and daily practices. Finally, it is very useful for all students with a business vision, professionals, or people who have a Managerial position. That they wish to develop and improve them to be a good leader, negotiator, and productive in work and / or professional life.