Manager qualifications, a note for self-improvement: 1 Recognizes strategic implications of problems and issues 2 Personally generates new ideas and innovative solutions 3 Accomplishes a great deal 4 Effectively organizes and schedules activities that impact others 5 Is assertive 6 Confronts prejudice and intolerant behavior in a productive manner 7 Encourages participation and involvement of all team members 8 Adapts writing style and language to fit the audience 9 Makes ethical decisions 10 Demonstrates awareness of own strengths and weaknesses 11 Uses statistical and quantitative information to manage quality 12 Learns new information quickly 13 Challenges “the way it has always been done” 14 Produces high-quality work 15 Provides others the latitude necessary to accomplish assigned objectives 16 Wins support from others 17 Knows when to stand firm and when to compromise 18 Contributes fair share of effort to the team’s work 19 Prepares reports and other written information thoroughly and completely 20 Behaves in accordance with professional/industry standards 21 Knows the job 22 Confronts problems early, before they get out of hand 23 Understands complex concepts and relationships 24 Stimulates creative thinking in others 25 Is accessible to provide assistance/support as necessary 26 Influences and shapes the decisions of others 27 Knows whom to involve and when 28 Is willing to put team goals ahead of personal goals 29 Efficiently prepares written materials 30 Deals constructively with own failures and mistakes 31 Is regarded as an expert 32 Builds quality into products and services at each step 33 Focuses on important information without getting bogged down in unnecessary detail 34 Champions new ideas and initiatives 35 Keeps others up-to-date with information 36 Lets others know when they are doing well 37 Anticipates and responds effectively to the positions and reactions of others 38 Gets the point across clearly and concisely 39 Puts a high priority on attaining results 40 Is flexible 41 Keeps current on professional/technical developments 42 Identifies customer/client needs 43 Looks beyond symptoms to identify causes of problems 44 Develops realistic plans, action steps, and timetables for projects and assignments 45 Monitors progress of others and redirects efforts when project goals are not being met 46 Candidly provides constructive feedback when appropriate 47 Compromises to build give-and-take relationships with others 48 Keeps people interested when speaking 49 Conveys a sense of urgency when appropriate 50 Takes a stand on important issues 51 Presents technical information in easily understood terms 52 Meets commitments to customers/clients 53 Analyzes problems from different points of view 54 Prepares accurate estimates of costs, staff, and other resources needed for projects 55 Coordinates work with other groups 56 Effectively trains and provides guidance to others 57 Uses formal channels in the organization to get things done 58 Speaks effectively in a group 59 Persists in the face of obstacles 60 Works constructively under stress and pressure 61 Draws accurate conclusions from quantitative information 62 Seeks feedback from customers/clients 63 Uses others to solve problems when appropriate 64 Anticipates problems and develops contingency plans 65 Facilitates others’ understanding of the team’s mission and value to the organization 66 Willingly shares expertise and experience with others 67 Uses informal relationships in the organization to get things done 68 Delivers well prepared presentations 69 Takes immediate and independent action when needed 70 Works effectively in ambiguous situations 71 Understands the organization’s mission, strategies, strengths, and weaknesses 72 Develops effective working relationships with internal customers 73 Makes timely decisions 74 Identifies and involves appropriate people in projects 75 Provides clear direction and defines priorities of the team 76 Treats people with respect 77 Expresses disagreement tactfully and sensitively 78 Listens carefully to input 79 Sets high personal standards of performance 80 Accepts criticism openly and nondefensively 81 Understands how the business is run 82 Develops effective working relationships with external customers 83 Consistently makes effective decisions 84 Handles multiple demands and competing priorities 85 Clarifies roles and responsibilities with team members 86 Can be approached easily 87 Addresses and works to resolve conflict 88 Listens well in a group 89 Willingly seeks new work challenges beyond own responsibilities 90 Readily adapts to change 91 Stays informed about industry practices and new developments 92 Takes responsibility to correct customer problems and concerns 93 Makes decisions in the face of uncertainty 94 Processes paperwork efficiently 95 Makes optimal use of team members’ skills 96 Develops effective working relationships with people within the department 97 Works toward win/win solutions whenever possible 98 Listens to people without interrupting 99 Readily puts in extra time and effort 100 Accepts responsibility for own mistakes 101 Understands the impact of external events on the organization’s plans 102 Continually searches for ways to improve service to customers/clients 103 Promptly responds to phone calls and written requests 104 Adapts leadership style to fit the situation 105 Develops effective working relationships with people from other departments 106 Facilitates the discussion and resolution of different views 107 Clarifies what people say to ensure understanding 108 Has the confidence and trust of others 109 Seeks feedback to improve performance 110 Strives to maintain the highest quality while managing costs 111 Gets the job done 112 Seeks appropriate input before making decisions 113 Eliminates inefficiencies and roadblocks 114 Acknowledges and celebrates team accomplishments 115 Develops effective working relationships with management 116 Values the contributions of all team members 117 Listens attentively and with empathy to concerns expressed by others 118 Shows consistency between words and actions 119 Changes behavior in response to feedback and experience 120 Checks work to ensure accuracy and quality 121 Gets work done on time 122 Makes appropriate trade-offs between long- and short-term consequences 123 Plans and conducts meetings to make effective use of time 124 Readily gains the attention and respect of others 125 Interacts openly and directly with people 126 Shows commitment to team objectives 127 Clearly expresses ideas and concepts in writing 128 Lives up to commitments 129 Pursues continuous learning and skill development 130 Continually looks for ways to improve processes, products, and/or services 131 Approaches situations and problems with curiosity and open-mindedness 132 Conveys clear expectations when involving others in tasks 133 Negotiates persuasively 134 Is an effective 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