No matter how proficient we may be at our job, we can always find ways to be better. But to do that, we have to first become aware of our strengths and weaknesses. Then, actively work to improve in areas relevant to our job goals. This will not only help you excel in your role as a manager but will also increase the value of your direct reports.
Professional development is essential to constantly improve and learn new skills. This makes you and your employees more likely to succeed and advance in your careers. Managers can support their team through:
Workers are more likely to be engaged and happy at work when managers push for professional and personal development. Performance evaluations can assist in identifying areas for improvement. This allows for professional growth. Improving professional skills makes people more valuable to the company.
Are you a manager doing performance reviews? Or an employee working on your own professional development? Here are some examples of opportunities for improvement that can help you.
Integrity involves being honest and upholding strong ethics and morals. It’s an essential component of building trust. Without integrity, even the most capable and talented employee can undermine your organization.
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Initiative refers to a person’s ability to take action autonomously. A person with initiative steps forward to get the job done, even when no one asks them to.
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Ambitious workers show that they have drive. They want to improve themselves and help the company do well. An employee with ambition aspires to be better than they are now.
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Time management involves making the most of your time at work. This can be achieved by planning tasks, setting priorities, and setting goals. Effective time management requires applying certain principles and tactics. These concepts and approaches can assist individuals in developing time management skills.
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Contrary to popular belief, leadership isn’t just for managers and executives. Every team member should work on their ability to lead and influence others. Developing leadership skills can lead to career advancement and success in any organization.
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Delegation refers to assigning tasks to someone else. Especially if the other person is better suited for the task. Strong communication skills are important when delegating work. Make sure that tasks are clear, done right, and done quickly. Delegating also helps a team build trust and work together.
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Effective communication is a highly sought-after skill. It’s crucial to evaluate how well your employee relays and receives information at work. There are a variety of communication tools that can enhance an employee's skills in this area.
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Your company hires many people, each with a key skill set and role. However, for the company as a whole to succeed, each employee must work together. Every employee must have excellent communication skills to get the best result possible.
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As a manager you can set your team up for success by recognizing that each individual has a unique work style and communication preference. With effective communication your team can save time, money, and energy.
At F4S we use revolutionary AI-powered technology that enhances teamwork and collaboration. The F4S work style assessment asks a series of questions that measure the 48 distinct work traits that influence the way a person conveys and processes information. A detailed report is provided, showing the strengths and blind spots of team members. It compares the team’s work motivations to top performers in the industry and equips you with data insights. Using this guide you’ll gain key strategies to communicate with individual employees that can increase wellbeing and performance.
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Motivated by macro big picture thinking, these teammates value moving quickly to connect dots between abstract ideas to 'get the gist' of things.
These teammates value being concrete and specific, getting into details to understand the steps or tasks required.
No matter the role, decision-making skills are essential. You want employees to make good decisions regardless of their decision-making style.
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Without goals, employees will become aimless and stagnant. Setting and achieving goals is essential to professional development.
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Empathy is a sought-after "soft skill" for good reason. One benefit is that it can improve your retention rates. There's no such thing as a perfect employee. Empathy is a critical skill for managers too. Showing empathy will make people feel valued.
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Creativity refers to the novel ways your employee finds to carry out a project or solve a problem. Creativity helps every company stand out and enhances customer service skills.
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You hired this employee for a specific role. You need to make sure they have the knowledge to do the individual tasks listed in their job description.
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Productivity refers to the amount of work done and how well an employee uses their time.
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Quality of work assesses the accuracy and excellence of what someone produces. An employee may be very productive in the sense that they make a lot of something, but what they make may not be very good.
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Dependability means you can rely on your employee to do what they say they’ll do. It is an essential skill for any employee to have.
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While every job comes with a description, every role can expand into new areas at times. This is especially true for startups, where things change quickly. For that reason, employees must be flexible.
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Interpersonal skills allow you to interact with others through words and body language. These skills also allow individuals to build relationships with others. They affect how well people work with others in a team setting. Great interpersonal skills are demonstrated through words and positive body language.
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Strong organizational skills are essential for maximizing workplace productivity and efficiency. Many techniques can aid in organization. Organization skills include the ALPEN method, making lists, scheduling tasks, and Trello boards. Learning to be organized can set employees up for success and help the team as a whole work better.
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To solve a problem well, you have to look at the situation, think about your options, and choose the best one. These skills help you handle challenging situations and find creative solutions. Strong problem-solving skills can be very helpful at work. These traits are important for the growth and success of an organization.
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If you found some areas of improvement examples that you can relate to—that’s not a bad thing! Every employee and manager should strive for improvement. Becoming aware of blind spots is the first step to reaching your full potential.
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