Thursday 31 October 2013

Leaders Vs Managers

Leaders


    1.  Focus on people
·         2.  Risk tolerant
·         3.  Innovative
·         4.  Visionary
·         5.  Emphasize product/service, not financial results
·         6.  Think long-term
·         7.  Rely on charm and influence
·         8.  Can be dictatorial and authoritative
·         9.  Work for winning, not for money

Managers


·            1.  Focus on processes
·         2.  Risk averse
·         3.  Formulistic
·         4.  Objective
·         5.  Emphasize the bottom line
·         6.  Think short-term
·         7.  Rely on authority and formal position
·         8.  Are democratic and engaging
    9.  Work for rewards – money, fame, or ego.



Some other Points

     1. Managers give answers, leaders ask questions

     2. Managers criticize mistakes, leaders call attention to mistakes indirectly. 

     3. Managers forget to praise, leaders reward even the smallest improvement. 

     4. Managers focus on the bad, leaders emphasize the good.

     5. Managers want credit, leaders credit their teams



        Note : This information may match with other content  which is available in the net. I literally got inspired by other information which is available in the net.


Sunday 25 August 2013

Soft Skills Vs Hard Skills


Soft Skills Vs Hard Skills

Hard skills are tangible skills that are easy to teach, identify, and measure.  Some examples of hard skills are occupational skills such as technical and administrative; Hard skills also include your degrees, certifications, job titles.

Soft skills are intangible interpersonal skills that are associated with an individual’s ability to effectively interact with others.   These skills are not easy to measure but they can be observed in individuals who possess the ability to interact with people well.

The relation between both soft and hard skills is that of relation between wife and husband.  It is tough task to conclude that husband is superior to wife or vice-versa. 

 What is essential is blend of both soft and hard skills for professional survival and success.... Those who are in the Top at today's world. They are fully equipped with two skills.
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 Hard and Soft Skills - A practical example

"Hard skills" refer to specific skills that are used on specific jobs.

For example, being able to back a semi-trailer up to a loading dock without hitting anything or anybody is a "hard skill" that is necessary to be a truck driver.

Reporting to work on time, being able to take direction, and having enough initiative to be productive are "soft skills." 

It is noticed that how these skills are important to truck drivers.  Employers seek these skills in everyone they hire..... Hopefully everybody is prepared before you go to face an interview.

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WHY SOFT SKILLS ARE NECESSARY IN THE WORKPLACE
 
Soft  skills are prerequisites for jobs opportunities that an employer is seeking to fill. You should make sure that you display your hard skills as well as your soft skills on your resume if you want to stand out from the other job candidates.

Overall, your hard skills will help land you an interview with a potential employer and your soft skills will help you advance in the company if hired.

Soft skills promote employability skills.

The HR practitioners stand by the slogan of 
 ‘Recruit for Attitude, Train for Skill’.........during the  interview thereby further strengthening that soft skills are employability skills.

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Be confident enough for any interview and be equipped with these two skills... You can win.