ARTICLE | 10% Work And 90% People
Management Is 10% Work And 90% People
Mar 2, 2018 | Author Victor Lipman
I'd be curious to know what others think about this "10/90" idea.My own take? Management requires balance, to be sure. No doubt you need technical expertise
(the 10% "work" component). Without the ability to demonstrate a solid level of competence in the field you're managing, you may well lack "street cred," which can impede your management success. You need the respect of those you manage, and part of that is earned by how well you know your business - whatever that may be. But on the other hand you also need the "people" element, since management of course at its core is all about accomplishing work through others.
It's no secret I tend to tilt to the "people management" side. Often in my own career I saw hires made who were heavy on technical competence and light on interpersonal skills, and usually this was a recipe for problems.
Other people, that is. Not other cattle, dogs, cats or horses. But it does require a consistent level of working with other humans... collaborating, motivating, plain old forming productive working relationships. And making those humans willing to come back day after day and do the same thing all over again.
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