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Managing Directors

Descriptions & Duties

  • Managing Directors participate as members of the boards of directors to formulate and review the policies.  They plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Leadership and management skills

Managing Directors must be able to lead an organisation successfully by coordinating policies, people, and resources. They must organise and direct the operations of an organization. For example, they must manage business plans, employees, and budgets.

Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Managing Directors must be able to make decision when setting policies and managing an organisation. They must assess different options, solve the problems and choose the best course of action.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in business administration or in the area related to their field of work

Experience

  • require substantial years of experience in management level

Other specific requirements

  • A master's degree in business administration (MBA)

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $30,000-$50,000

Monthly Salary $40,000-$75,000

Monthly Salary $50,000-$100,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Managing Directors often work outside office hours. They may frequently travel to attend meetings and conferences or to visit their company's offices in all regions.

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