The trickiest part of figuring out if you are “management material” is being honest enough with yourself to determine your readiness. I asked someone the “are you ready?” question last year at the conference and the response was “I deserve it! I’ve had this job for 11 years!” Sorry, wrong answer.
For sure, time and experience are key factors in developing good managers. More than that, however, good managers share skill-sets, attitudes, and world-views that provide them with the leadership skills necessary for success. Key among those is what I’d call “‘Big picture’ thinking.” Today’s blog post will focus on this area, along with tips for building this skill right here at the conference.
You’ve finally made it to San Diego. Do you attend the plenaries or prefer to hang out with friends? Do you think the “big picture” thinking offered by the plenary speakers might help connect the day-to-day work of a manager to the larger field? Do good managers link their work and inspire their staff with high-level thinking? You bet!

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Autor: Bob Ericksen retired as director of the Dashew Center at UCLA University in 2012 and was awarded Life Membership for his contributions to NAFSA and the field.

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