Management
It is a challenge for managers to continuously maintain high standards of economic and team performance in today’s complex business context. The traditional focus on managing stability within a team is no longer the magic key to success. Managers need to be agile, flexible and quick to adapt in order to help their teams drive change and make the right decisions in an ever-changing environment.
Managers are an important focus for their teams. During periods of change, their behaviour sets the tone for their team’s behaviour. They embody and represent their organisations and, these days, managing a team is managing change. Business as usual now involves integrating market changes, staying ahead of the competition, adopting new technology, taking calculated risks, working to new rules and risk-taking
To exercise your influence without a formal managerial link.
To adapt your communication to the specific characteristics of your role and to other people from different professional backgrounds.
To co-ordinate cross-functional activities effectively.
To develop your network to increase your influence.
Positioning the cross-functional manager in the organisation and understanding the specific characteristics of the role.
To manage effectively by making the most of time with your team.
To conduct successful daily negotiations in order to master and manage your relationships with others.
To become an emotionally intelligent manager.
