Director / Manager
What do Directors and Managers do?
Managers and directors have overlapping responsibilities within organisations, yet they each fulfil distinct duties crucial for the effective functioning of a company.
Managers oversee a specific area within an organisation by managing a team of employees.
Directors are senior management who oversee managers and a department.
Typical duties and responsibilities of a Director or Manager
Directors:
- Formulating business strategies and suggesting approaches for execution by developing business plans, budgets, and timelines.
- Engaging with company executives and board members for effective communication, and cultivating relationships with shareholders.
- Conducting evaluations of managerial performance, including enforcing adherence to company and legal standards.
- Ensuring adequate resources for managers, supporting identification and resolution of team conflicts.
- Supervising departmental and functional performance holistically.
Managers:
- Hiring and instructing new employees.
- Defining departmental and individual goals and objectives.
- Supervising personnel to aid task completion, plus regularly evaluating staff performance through reviews.
- Providing guidance, counselling, and disciplinary action.
- Upholding safety and legal protocols, whilst also implementing and enforcing company policies.
- Reporting progress, requirements, and developments to upper management.
Skills and knowledge required to be a Director or Manager
- Leadership.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Decision Making & Objectivity.
- Strategic Thinking.
- Organisational & Planning Skills.
- Commercial Awareness & Financial Management Skills.
How do I become a Director / manager?
The direct route into managerial positions usually requires previous experience in the role. Becoming a manager or a director usually comes from working upwards in your relevant field. Alongside this, completing various management and leadership qualifications can support you on that journey.
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