The art of management is all encompassing. When you check most definitions of management, they all seem to center around people, work place and efficiency. This is true because the goal of any manager is to keep their organizations on track by planning, organizing, controlling and coordinating its affairs. And people also as one of the resources in the organization needs proper direction and coordination.
A manager steers the course of any organization and they are like a cog in the machineries of the company. And most of their efforts are geared towards reaching the company’s goals while aligning them with the vision and mission of the organization.
Throughout history, the world has witnessed series of changes in management styles. From the traditional management system to team management and also servant management. But whatever it is, The goal is continuous efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
In view of this, several managers and industry leaders overtime have laid bare their minds on what true Leadership in management really is. From John Rockefeller to Jack Welch, Steve Jobs, Peter Drucker and so on ,have all changed the world view of management and thus they remain gems we celebrate their words today.
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Here are today's ten timeless quotes
A management that tends to look extensively at the balance sheet and not at its people is going to have trouble with the balance sheet
- Gilberth Richards
A boss doesn't get a job done, his people do. And you have to motivate your people. Sure, sometimes you have to direct, but even in a directive, you should sell your reasons for doing something.
- John D. Debutts
Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.
- Stephen Covey
Management is all about managing in the short term, while developing the plans for the long term.
- Jack Welch
Wise and humane management of the patient is the best safeguard against infection.
- Florence Nightingale
I think the biggest single thing that causes difficulty in the business world is the short-term view. We become obsessed with it. But it forces bad decisions.
- James Sinegal
It's not about money. It's about the people you have, and how you're led.
- Steve Jobs
The most productive art is always based on an understanding of the science underlying it. Thus, science and art are not mutually exclusive but are complementary
- Harold Koontz
Good management consists in showing average people how to do the work of superior people.
- John Rockefeller
Treat customers as guests when they come and go, whether or not they buy
- Gordon Selfridge
Kindly drop in the comment below which management quote has had major influence on you. And whose style of management you love the most.
And as you may already know, appreciation of quotations is about looking beyond these words by giving your subjective meaning and interpretation to it and who knows, this space might just eventually be your go-to blog for inspiration.