The 10 must-have new skills an executive needs to master
For some time now, several changes have been taking place in the corporate world, This period has highlighted certain competencies highly prized among executives... As a result, the profound transformation has propelled to the top of the list all those executives who are already exploiting these famous elite qualities. Ready to find out more?
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Le savoir-être
How could we talk about savoir-être, without asking our Regional Director Rhône-Alpes Rachida TATA, what she means by it.
"Le savoir-être tends to position itself as LA an indispensable quality in the professional mileu. A manager must be able to have a understanding of human beings and their teams. Know-how is the set of qualities that reflect who you are! This includes politeness, respect, but also managerial courage. Not being afraid to take responsibility and adopt a position is part of the savoir-être expected of an executive"
Practicing horizontal management
Leading your teams through horizontal and participative management has become the most sought-after method! No more vertical management, without involving and motivating your troops.
An executive who manages to lead a participative type of management has decidedly understood everything!
Federating from a distance
Another increasingly prized skill is the ability to federate your teams remotely. With telecommuting, codes change and communication must be clear and limpid to be effective. Iit's all about managing your staff with gusto, even from a distance.
Reassuring your teams
The quality you've been looking for lately? It's also reassuring your teams in times of great uncertainty. The ability to appease, to reassure people leads to great results!
Bringing ideas and solutions
Who do you turn to when you're going through a difficult time? Your manager, yes. But above all, someone who can be a driving force, a provider of ideas and solutions.
The ideal leader is capable of imagining solutions to any problem. Obliged to stay at home? Never mind, the weekly meeting will take place via Zoom, Skype, Google Meet... Store closed for containment? No problem, we'll set up online ordering. Lleaders are identifiable in these times of acute crisis. They're the ones who suggest solutions, encourage the use of certain tools. 
Succeeding in temporizing
What's that thing that differentiates elite managers from "traditional" managers? It's the faculty to temporize,that ability to stand out from the crowd. It's the managers capable of not giving in to a wind of panic, able to maintain their composure and temporize to steer their teams, that make all the difference. At the end of a crisis, we remember the men who managed and temporized like pros.
Harnessing business agility
Sales agility is, of course, a competence in great demand. It's all about being a good listener, courageous in your decisions, innovative to look for solutions adapted to the team and the company.
Use networks wisely
A skill that has been emerging for some time is mastering communication axes, such as social networks. Discovering these communication channels is a valuable ally. Regularly underestimated in the corporate world (like LinkedIn, for example), communication via networks can really come into its own when it's well managed by a manager who masters the keys.
Valuing unique expertise
A manager who has the expert quality, the specialization, will always be perceived as a pillar on whom you can rely. This is important, because a specialist is listened to with eyes closed. He's the one you can rely on, and that's precisely what's expected of an executive today.
Be adaptable
Adaptability, the ability to react in all circumstances to perfection, is extremely sought after by companies. An adaptable personality is the assurance of being able to position yourself correctly in all circumstances. Similarly, your ability to develop a greater understanding of your environment, is a valuable quality.
In short, the qualities of a manager cannot be defended on a resume alone. Beyond diplomas, it's behavior, agility and human qualities that are valued. A mix of technical skills and interpersonal intuition, to manage a crisis situation or a strategy with brio! Do you have all these qualities?
