Basic Executive Management Tips
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Life has logical phases, and it is critical that a person develop in the profession or area of focus with natural progression. Some of the phases may be shorter based on how quick one grasp the primary concepts that make up the phase. At some point, a person will develop sufficient skills and experience to become a manager and then an executive.
Basic Executive Management Tips written by Gaster Sharpley explores the basic issues of an executive manager and documents obvious issues that need to be considered. Most people wish to be in control and also enjoy the benefits of being the boss; however, very few are willing to take responsibility and make the necessary sacrifices required. These sacrifices must include a balance between the various aspects of life that will see the executive as a complete person rather than a complete executive and a lesser human being.
As readers flip through the pages of this book, they may from time to time feel that the information contain herein is basic and plain; however, it will serve as a reminder to everyone that being an executive is a serious responsibility and at times involves decisions about other peoples lives. A successful executive is also made up of a range of issues that comes together, including the people one work with, the people one choose to work with, the board, the clients, and the service providers.
With Basic Executive Management Tips, Sharpley simply wants to impart a message to readers particularly executive managers that executives should not be considered successful only by way of their position but rather, it is because of the circumstances that goes within that position. Successful executives will always be those who are willing to assume responsibility and sacrifices not only for themselves but also for the good of those under their wings.
Gaster Sharpley
Gaster Sharpley Born in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, in 1969, Gaster Sharpley has written eight books on a range of subjects. The writing is conversational and provokes the reader to think about issues from various angles. Gaster holds a master’s degree in public administration and has several developmental qualifications. He is currently completing a Ph.D. in the same field of study. He is well travelled and enjoys motivational speaking. Gaster has served the South African public – first as an activist in student politics during apartheid, then as a city councillor in Mthatha, and later the chief executive of the Buffalo City Development Agency before becoming municipal manager at the same institution. Gaster also served on the Eastern Cape Development Corporation Board and is currently a director and chairperson of the Peggy Nesta Foundation. He continues to serve the community as head of department for Human Settlements in the Eastern Cape. Gaster is married to Lélanie, and they have two sons, namely Johnathan and Garth. They also have one grandchild, Jazmine.
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Basic Executive Management Tips - Gaster Sharpley
Copyright © 2012 by Gaster Sharpley.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2012909978
ISBN: Hardcover 978-1-4771-2259-4
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Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
a. Boardroom Gangsters
b. Going on an Executive Tangent with Boardroom Gangsters
c. Back to Basics
d. I Want to Be an Executive Manager
e. Context
f. Strategy
g. Operations
h. Who Can Be a CEO?
i. Key Success Factors of a CEO
The Executive Manager in Me
DEDICATED TO LAURIE SHAW
Acknowledgements
• Our Heavenly Father
• Thanks to my colleagues for allowing me to coordinate complex decisions that required direction.
• Once again thanks to my wonderful wife of twenty-four years.
• To Johnathan, thank you for the development I see in you.
• To Garth, let the world enjoy your golden personality.
• To Jazmine my grandchild, you are the light on a dark day.
Preface
Life has logical phases, and it is critical that you develop in the profession or area of focus with natural progression. Some of the phases may be shorter based on how quick you grasp the primary concepts that make up the phase. At some point you will develop sufficient skills and experience to become a manager and then an executive. This publication explores the basic issues of an executive manager and documents obvious issues that need to be considered. Most people wish to be in control and also enjoy the benefits of being the boss; however, very few are willing to take responsibility and make the necessary sacrifices required. The sacrifices must include a balance between the various aspects of life that will see you being a complete person rather than a complete executive and a lesser human being.
As you read this publication, you may from time to time feel that the information is basic and plain; however, you must consider it a reminder to take being an executive as a serious responsibility as at times it involves decisions about other people’s lives. Being a successful executive is also made up of a range of issues coming together, including the people you work with, the people you choose to work with, your board, your clients, and your service providers. What am I saying? I am saying that you should not consider yourself a successful executive because of only who you are but because of who you are and the circumstances that you are in. Enjoy the book.
Gaster Sharpley
I Am an Executive
What will I be when I grow old, something bold I am told
An executive may unfold
I am seven and my innocence belongs in heaven
The world becomes real and circumstances take away the thrill
At age sixteen, I take the stage and try to stay clean
Again I invoke the dream and am confused that it has attempted to defused
I must keep a spark alight and keep putting up a brave fight
My world tells me to let go and go slow, but my desire remains on fire
As I up skill, possibilities I can feel
I can be an executive
I must maintain composure and build through sacrifice a composition that directs the scheme to revert to the dream
I start at the bottom so that I can appreciate reaching the top
Maturity, consistency, the right attitude—these are all attributes to lead me to my altitude
As I claim I must not tramp those I pass as my top will not last
I am an executive, I am on top but now I realise that the top is actually the bottom—as it is those at the bottom that keep you on top
Communicate, don’t procrastinate, don’t agitate as the time I have