Kimberly Thomas
HCS/325
March 2, 2015
Professor Geraldine O’Neal
There are various management styles, and to be an excellent manager it’s important to know different management styles. As a leader, a person must find one that fits their personality. Managers have to perform many roles in an organization and how they handle various situations will depend on their style of management. A management style is an overall method of leadership used by a manager. What do I define as management? I personally believe that management is managers or directors who make decisions based on the company needs. According to "Dictionary" (n.d.), Management “the act or skill of controlling and making decisions about a business, …show more content…
During my career in the healthcare field, I have worked alongside some great managers. I also had my share of a poor manager. I learned from my past experiences, and I know what traits to have in the future as manager. I believe there are four qualities a person should have to be an excellent manager. First, a manager should have a good attitude. Attitude and energy set the tone for the day. A great manager knows when to hold certain situations lightly and when to drive certain situations with a high degree of urgency. Second, manager should have the maturity; they must be able to control their emotions. They know that if they feel frustrated, it is best to go for a walk. They don’t overreact and lose they're cool in the office. The third quality manager must be flexible. Flexible manager knows it’s all about the employees. They know that each employee is different, and they should spend time getting to know each employee on their team. The last quality is making sure all employees are accountable for their action and …show more content…
I find the scores very surprising. According to "Mind Tools" (n.d.), “You're on your way to becoming an excellent manager. You're doing some things well, and these are likely the things you feel comfortable. Now it's time to work on the skills that you've been avoiding. Focus on the areas where your score is little, and figure out what you can do to make the improvements you need.” The "Mind Tools" (n.d.) website, I scored low on Problem Solving and Decision making. I got and 8 of 10, stating that I not comfortable in this area. I will take this information and work on building my Problem-solving and Decision making skills. However, I did score high motivating people. I believe people confidence and improve their job