Managerial skills

Meaning
• Managerial skills are the knowledge and ability of the individuals in a
managerial position to fulfil some specific management activities or
tasks.
• Initially suggested by Henry fayol and was made popular by
Prof.R.L.Katz
Level of managerial skills
Technical skills
Technical skills are the specialized knowledge and expertise required to perform specific
tasks and use specific tools and programs in real world situations.
Skills Company Examples
Amazon’s Initiative
• Data Management and Analytics
“UPSKILLING 2025”
• Project Management
The Amazon Technical
• Information Technology
Academy will attempt to
• Computer and Digital Literacy
move “non– technical”
• Technical Writing
Amazon Employee’s” to
• Office Skills
software engineering roles.
It has planned to train
existing employees in
cutting edge tech skills
Human skills
It refers to the ability of the manager to interact with the subordinate and to build team spirit
at all levels

Skills
Example
Communication
Team work ALS – Aksaya Life skills,
Empathy our government initiative
Self-awareness for government school
• Growth mind set students to improve their
• Problem Solver communication and
• Adaptability Problem-solving skills
Conceptual skills
It is a combination of vision, imagination and intelligence that assures
perspective in viewing the organisation and it’s future
Skills Example
Creative Thinking Conceptual skills of
Decision-Making Skills Starbucks
Brain storming (Howard Schultz)
Analytical and Critical Thinking “We aren’t in the coffee
Skills
• Innovation Skills
business, serving people”
• Leadership skills
“WE’RE IN THE PEOPLE
BUISNESS,SERVING COFFEE”
• Diagnostic skills
• Analytical skills
• Administrative skills
• Behavioural skills
• Miscellaneous skills