General Manager
Supervise all daily business activities of a division or an organisation.
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What's it like to be a General Manager?
First-line managers, which may include supervisors, forepersons, office managers and others, directly report to the General Manager. This is because General Managers monitor the overall performance of a department or an organisation. Aside from overseeing daily operations, they supervise the hiring, training, and performance of lower-level managers to ensure they achieve business goals and workplace efficiency.
Tasks and duties
- Coaching first-line managers.
- Ensuring that departments set and meet business goals.
- Monitoring and evaluating team performance.
- Developing and applying strategies for business efficiency.
- Hiring first-line managers and overseeing their training.
- Supervising big projects and keeping track of their progress.
- Overseeing budget allocations and cash flow.
- Crafting reports to be presented to executives or C-level managers.
Because their work has an enormous scope, General Managers must be skilled in time management, organisation, and delegation. They coordinate the tasks and targets of different departments to make sure they are aligned with company goals. They also need to be knowledgeable in different aspects of their industry to be able to formulate business strategies. Strong skills in communication, leadership, and finance are also useful for this role.
How to become a General Manager
As senior-level managers, General Managers are knowledgeable in different business aspects such as marketing, human resources (HR), and finance.
- Finish a bachelor degree in economics, business administration or a related field. A masters degree in these areas can convince employers of your advanced expertise.
- Work your way up to being General Manager by gaining experience through a supervisory or lower-level management position. Examples of these positions include Department Manager, Team Leader, and Assistant Manager.
- General Managers have in-depth knowledge of their chosen industries. Ensure your professional growth by focusing on a particular field and building industry-specific competencies.
- Before employers decide to advance you to top management positions, General Managers must prove their skills and knowledge in financial planning, business strategy building, employee management, and decision-making.
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Latest General Manager reviews
Jun 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Business
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
The good things
The good things: everyday facing a new challenge. Learning a new thing especially on leader role.
The bad things: no privacy time no quality time with family. must always be ready as when they need t...
The challenges
new challenge especially on leadership role. must be always prepared.
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Nov 2022
Reviewer's Qualification
Diploma of Architecture
Experience
Less than a year
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
The good things
I worked in a small company now which is messy, inorganized. My task is to help the company for their overall re-structuring process for business operation. The satisfaction I got was when I implement...
The challenges
The gap between the team and expectations.
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