Career in Management

[knock7]

I am a IT manager. I was wondering what other INTJs in leadership positions do to build there resume and leasdership skills.

What should I put on my resume?

Are there any books you would recommend on management?

Are there clubs or organizations that will help my career?

[Elfrun]

I recently went through the process of updating my resume and asked some of the same questions you have. My position has noting to do with IT so I can only talk about a ‘general’ management position.

Out of interest, how long have you been a manager?


What should I put on my resume?


My recommendation is look at the resumes you would see as a manager and get rid of anything that looks like them on yours! Discard anything that doesn’t support your application by showing your expertise as a manager, your IT background or your ability to lead and play well with others. Then tailor it to the specific position that you’re applying for.


Are there any books you would recommend on management?


There’s a good book that I refer to from time to time but I cannot remember the name of it! Aren’t I helpful! I’ll try to remember and post later. Actually the best place for me to get information and support is the web, I find that gives me more perspectives.

The most important thing that helps me as a manager is understanding temperaments, knowing how my staff think allows me to approach them in a way that achieves the results I want whilst they remain blissfully unaware and happy. If you haven’t already I’d suggest reading up on the other MBTI’s.

Management for me is about the people you are responsible for, they are your greatest resource, understand them.


Are there clubs or organizations that will help my career?


Yes. Lots! Where are you located?

Speak to people who are doing what you want to and find out their methods, join Toastmasters, take a course in management... All depends on your experience and what you want.

I recommend getting on some boards/committees, the more relevant they are to IT the better.


Hope that helps :thumbsup:

[knock7]

Out of interest, how long have you been a manager?

I had a senior IT architect position at a Fortune 500 company and I recently accepted a mid level manager position at a much smaller company. I like management so far. IT staff have a very simple progression, you get certified in what you are interested in and then get a job in it. The career path in management isn't as clear.



There’s a good book that I refer to from time to time but I cannot remember the name of it!

If you remember the book, please post it. Thank you.

[augustus]

I have held management positions but I have to admit that my true passion is for entrepreneurship.

I was pleasantly surprised at my success as a manager (working for others).

The main advice I would give is to develop your own leadership ability. Try developing your own style. You have to be a great leader in your own unique way.

There are many ways to be effective as a leader but what works for one person won't work for the other. For e.g. Bill Gates leadership style is not the same as Sam Walton's or George Patton's but they all work.

A good place to start is reading books by John Maxwell, figure out what your strengths are using books like Strength Finder 2.0 and develop your own leadership style based on your strengths.

[Elfrun]

Oh yeah, sorry Knock7 I forgot to get back to you *slaps hand*

I checked out the book I was referring to and it's probably only relevant in Oz, sorry. It's by a fella called Kris Cole and is used for a lot of training courses here.

[Mogura]

Hey knock7, I am currently reading "Managing Teams for Dummies" (Dummies Series). Don't laugh. It's actually quite good and informative. Even experienced managers would benefit from it. I highly recommend it...

[knock7]

I have held management positions but I have to admit that my true passion is for entrepreneurship.

I was pleasantly surprised at my success as a manager (working for others).

The main advice I would give is to develop your own leadership ability. Try developing your own style. You have to be a great leader in your own unique way.

There are many ways to be effective as a leader but what works for one person won't work for the other. For e.g. Bill Gates leadership style is not the same as Sam Walton's or George Patton's but they all work.

A good place to start is reading books by John Maxwell, figure out what your strengths are using books like Strength Finder 2.0 and develop your own leadership style based on your strengths.

I took your advice and picked up "Leadership Gold." I am on page 3 and I find myself agreeing with much of what he says. Thanks for the tip.

[uwdk9]

First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently
by Marcus Buckingham, Curt Coffman