Equipping Managers with Management Technology

By Michelle Malay Carter on September 23, 2007 

Technology SpecialistTechnology SpecialistComputer technology has long since left the hands of specialists and has been placed in the hands of the users. The days of the “typing pool” are gone. Could you imagine having to track down a specialist every time you needed to type an email, build a spreadsheet, or create a presentation?

So why do managers hand over their managerial work to specialists? Why do we think an HR specialist can do a better job of defining a role than the manager who will rely on that role to accomplish her goals? Why do we think an HR specialist can do a better job of interviewing a candidate than the manager who will employ him?

Sure, some knowledge and skill building will be required. But work and human capability are not really all that mysterious. With a framework for understanding, managers can learn how to hire, task, and coach employees effectively.

Organizations spend millions creating integrated, information technology systems, but seem ignorant to the benefits that could be reaped through a consistent, integrated approach to managerial leadership, organization design and talent management.

Filed Under Managerial Leadership, Requisite Organization

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One Response to “Equipping Managers with Management Technology”

  1. Bar Modesto on June 27th, 2011 10:36 pm

    Management is the specialization of the managers. And this management technology should be updated every now and then to be competitive with the changing times.