Managerial Effectiveness: Managing the Self and Others

In the past, employees were expected to be efficient in producing the desired results and their efficiency was measured in terms of the outputs delivered relative to the inputs used. Now, the focus has shifted to effectiveness. Effectiveness involves doing the right things, in the right way. Effectiveness is particularly important in the case of managers, as they are responsible for the performance of others.

However, effective management starts at a personal level, before moving on to the personnel level. Effective managers are role models for subordinates. They play a vital role in improving the overall effectiveness of the organization.

There is a general misconception that managerial effectiveness is an inherent quality that cannot be learnt. However, if effectiveness was something innate, we would not see so many successful managers or successful organizations. The reality is that effectiveness can be learnt, and with practice, be perfected. In short, managers can be trained to be effective.