EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP’S EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT SKILLS

The author is Teacher

MA. TERESA G. CALAYAG

Management skills of leaders are necessary in any organizational work. It is expected for a leader to possess the skills needed to effectively lead the organization to its success. Leaders are responsible for the monitoring of things which must be done properly. To be great leader, you must have an extensive set of skills – from planning and delegation to communication and motivation. For a long-term success, you must analyze your skills in all of these areas. As manager or leader of an organization, you have to keep in mind the five fundamental functions: planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and oversight. An effective manager should look at every aspect in the workplace and people whom he or she deals with. Setting goals as to achieving success, creating an environment in which people experience positive morale and recognition are of great importance for employees to be motivated to work hard for the success of the organization.

It is also important to understand the financial aspect of the organization to better manage resources and could set achievable goals. To affectively use your management skills, you should also make employees feel rewarded, recognized, and thanked. This means a lot for employees and by this, a manager can build effective and responsive interpersonal relationships and good communication with the employees. Of all the stated factors, the most important factor that weighs much for the employees and need from work is helping people grow and develop their skills and capabilities through education and on-the-job learning. To effectively use management skills, make sure that employee’s career and personal development are priorities in the workplace. Employees should feel that their manager cares about their careers and progress. In these ways, employees will work at their best and you are able to use your management skills effectively. Effective use of management skills really matter to achieve success for the organization and members.

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III at Lauc Pao Elementary School, Lubao West District