Each enterprise has its own characteristics, but for a manager of any level there are several general tips that will help him not only manage the entrusted team, but also gain indisputable authority in it. A good leader must have knowledge in a wide variety of areas in order to always be able to apply them in their practice.
In addition to the fact that you must know well the industry in which you work and have professional knowledge, you will need knowledge of the basics of economics, law, management, accounting and psychology.
As a leader, you, of course, do not have to know all the technological subtleties of the processes and methods of solving problems that the department entrusted to you is engaged in. But you must have a clear idea of the general structure, have technical knowledge about the functioning of individual production units and clearly know the relationship between them. You should be aware of the latest trends, technological and methodological innovations and track their implementation in production practice.
A manager is, first of all, an administrator. You need to create such a structure of horizontal and vertical connections between departments so that management decisions quickly and without distortions reach your subordinates. It is your responsibility to ensure that they are provided with work and appropriately equipped workplaces. Collaborate with professionals, be aware of their needs, try to provide them with a comfortable working environment, which will positively affect productivity and increase profits.
In order to competently use the available labor resources and maximize the potential of each of your immediate subordinates, you need knowledge of the basics of psychology. This will help you in the most optimal way to compose working groups and give assignments, taking into account the psychotypes of your employees, which will contribute to the quality and speed of their implementation.
The basics of law, especially labor law, you will also need to study thoroughly. As a leader, there are increased requirements for you, so any of your actions must always be legal and legitimate. You must clearly understand the area of your legal responsibility so as not to accidentally violate it.
And, of course, it is impossible for you to competently manage an enterprise without basic knowledge of economics and accounting. As a leader, you will inevitably face these questions, and the successful economic performance of your division or company will largely depend on you.
There are professional specialists to solve specific issues, but you should always have a clear idea of the work of each functional block, manage the work of all departments.
