Development of management capability is an arduous task that involves many challenges and obstacles. However, it is necessary because individuals gain useful insights and practical experience with regard to the dynamics of management. I was greatly challenged in the execution of management capabilities in handling self-managed teams and collaborating on the group project. The challenges were innumerable because I was responsible for overseeing the activities of the team that comprised 25 members. I successfully executed my management capabilities in many aspects that included the development of proper communication channels, development of goals, development of systems that were appropriate for the team structure, and management of challenges.
I was monumental in motivating members to become accountable and proactive through the use of critical thinking and creativity. At one time, there was a disagreement among members with regard to the most appropriate way of communicating. Some members preferred frequent meetings, while others preferred communication through emails and cell phones. I successfully convinced them that meeting was the best option because it promoted physical interaction and open exchange of ideas and knowledge. Another challenge was the development of team goals. Members disagreed on the results they expected, choice of evaluation methods, and parameters for measuring progress. I was able to convince them that it was important for the team’s goals to align with the goals of each member to avoid conflicts of interest. Results were to be evaluated monthly based on financial turnover.
During the group project, I was unable to execute my management capabilities because of the inability to organize and motivate team members—the decline of my proposal to work on weekends and national holidays. The project was very extensive, and there was insufficient time to complete it. On the other hand, I was unable to organize them into groups based on their capabilities and skills. The project took longer to complete than expected.
My management capabilities were inefficient when challenging my assumptions, networking, and developing skills for the future. I held the assumption that I possessed the necessary management skills that could guarantee success. However, I was unable to lead a team to achieve its goals. As the team leader, my responsibility was to manage the group and develop an initiative that could help the organization reduce operating costs. However, I was unsuccessful because members disagreed on my proposals that included the reduction of overtime remuneration and elimination of certain incentives. Communication is an important aspect of success in business networking. My management capabilities were challenged because of poor communication skills.
I failed to influence other individuals into accepting my proposals. The idea was to find partners who would collaborate with my organization in a program that aimed at training young people on good financial management habits. I was unable to convince other organizations that the program was beneficial and necessary. I failed to explain how the program could promote the financial status of their organization. The proposal was rejected because it turned out to be a corporate social responsibility program and not an initiative to bring financial gains. Finally, I failed to execute my management capabilities during the development of future skills. Skills like confidence, self-motivation, reliability, and delegation are important for managers. However, my efforts failed. I was unable to discipline myself due to a lack of self-motivation. It was difficult to initiate change in myself, which denied me the opportunity to develop flexibility. I could not control myself to avoid distractions and temporary setbacks that demotivated me. On the other hand, motivation myself was a challenge because I could not stay positive. I foresaw failure in every undertaking.