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Where was
shortcoming? The organizational skills were there, so their struggle wasn’t with keeping track of projects or responsibilities. The technical skills were there, so dilemma wasn’t due to a lack of practical knowledge. However, people skills were missing, and therefore, these IT manager’s teams (which are made up of people) fell apart. The solution? Acquire missing skills!
The incorporation of soft skills into my IT associates’ business practices allowed them to relate better with people, to welcome opportunity to converse with employees and peers about business and personal issues, and to discover motivational factors for those on their teams. In short, it enabled these executives to be well rounded and capable when it came to people as a whole.
Business standards are moving. The landscape is changing. And, as an IT executive, you may need to take a second look at your collection of skills. To succeed, you must be able to impress with your strengths, connect with your compassion, and become unforgettable by understanding and relating to people around you. Only then you will be able to foster a cohesive and extraordinary team.
Carole Nicolaides is president and founder of Progressive Leadership, Inc., an executive coaching firm. She assists companies in creating high-performance teams and leaders that produce outstanding results. Discover her free ezine, teleclass training and consulting in Knowledge Management, Coaching and Leadership Development when you visit http://www.progressiveleadership.com.
