Top 10 Management Trends in 2019

The year 2019 is almost half way through and many a managers around the world have already learnt the skills that would give them a head start this new year.  But for those who are still mulling over their future course of action, here is a listing that may still gear them up for the remaining part of the year:

• Remote Workers
• Video Marketing
• Rising Wages
• Artificial Intelligence
• Team Brand Ambassadors
• Customer-focused Organizations
• Outside Consultants
• Work-Life Balance
• Continuing Education
• Training Millennials

Now these is just a listing and a smart manager may find these not very hard to adopt, for most of the managers today are fully abreast with technological advancements and know the importance of IT and Artificial Intelligence. 

If you are a manager, which of the above listing would you instantly adopt if given a choice?

Given to me, I would concentrate on "Continuing to educate" myself of the trends that are taking place around me for being updated and knowing more is a must for just about every industry. We live in an ever-changing world, meaning that what works today may not work as well tomorrow. For as technology like AI and other improvements are integrated into one's company’s mainframe, employees will need to learn how to adapt to the changes. This provides opportunities for both internal experts and outside consultants to offer training on these advancements.

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Communication Skills

The word communication described in the Webster's Dictionary means "sending, giving, or exchanging information and ideas."  This can be done by the word of mouth, motions of any kind/method or visual presentations. No matter which means is used, its purpose needs to be effectively fulfilled. Many people though very eloquent and fluent in their speech fail to bring home the point they are trying to put across simply because of poor communication skills. Therefore communication skills revolve around listening effectively (it is only then you can understand others view point and respond befittingly), speaking fluently and clearly, writing well and reading in the language/s the target audience is familiar with. 

Francis Jock in one his articles on communication skills writes, “In the dynamic business world of today, employer communication skills can make the difference between business success and business failure.” And how so very true. The business world is all about the communication skills of managers, workers and the consumers. The more effectively one side puts across one’s point of view or requirement, more easily it is understood and translated into actions required at each end.

Thus in corporate and business world, every single individual should be well equipped with the necessary skills to communicate effectively. Although, as one climbs up the ladder, one has to advance one’s communication skills accordingly to be able to undertake and discharge one’s obligations more effectively. The management gurus are of the opinion that being a good communicator is half the battle won. Therefore, as managers, it is of utmost importance to polish one’s communication skills and this should take precedence over everything as without understanding others view point of view, one cannot express one’s response effectively and forcefully to be accepted.

Communication skills include lip reading, finger-spelling, sign language beside fluent speaking and expressing oneself. One should try to speak fluently and try to make sure people can hear him when one speaks. It should also be ensured that while communicating proper grammar and language is used. The target audience should be talked to in the language they “easily” understand. While communicating, one shouldn’t rush with the words. Rushed words normally shroud the following words and the speech becomes blurred and un-understandable. Therefore listen carefully and speak slowly so the other person can decipher what is being said.

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