What Skills Will Make You a Top Manager in 2023?

1. Analytical Thinking and Innovation 

Managers and business leaders have been mastering these skills for ages. In 2023, analytical thinking and innovation will be even more important. Continue being a PM innovator and always look for new management ideas and techniques, as it will give you a considerable advantage. To develop these skills, you might consider reading The Analytical Mind by Albert Rutherford, an IT manager who has a bachelor’s in theoretical physics and computer science as well as a master’s in economics and an MBA. His book will help you improve your decision-making and teach you to notice things others usually miss. 

2. Active Learning and Learning Strategies 

By 2023, no less than 54% of all employees will require significant reskilling and upskilling, and it’s good to know how to gain new skills effectively. There are different strategies for active learning. The learning pyramid below shows the difference between active and passive learning and how different learning approaches impact learning outcomes: whereas people remember only 10% of what they read (passive learning), people remember as much as 90% of what they do (active learning). 

Here are some easy to follow tips that might help you embrace active learning: 

• Link new information with things you already know.
• Find real-life examples.
• Make notes and keep a reflective journal.
• Discuss and explain what you’re learning to someone else.

3. Creativity, Originality, Initiative 

No surprises here, “are 3.5 times more likely to outperform their peers in revenue growth.” How inventive would you say you are in your work? PMI states that being creative at work will set you apart from people who are reluctant to think outside the box. If you think you’re not really a creative person, that’s not a reason to get upset, since creativity is something you can develop. To find some ways to boost your originality, consider reading the book The creativity formula by Amantha Imber. 

4. Critical Thinking and Analysis

PMI claims that critical thinking is needed throughout the whole project process: at the beginning, to make sure the project is mature enough to begin; during the project, to resolve unexpected issues and make decisions based on real-time changes; and at the end, to gather and analyze feedback on project performance.

5. Complex Problem-Solving

Effective problem-solving is gaining more importance and will be a foundational skill in 2023. It not only includes dealing with constraints but predicting potential threats and eliminating them. Epicflow clients feel secure and empowered to predict and manage potential bottlenecks in advance. That’s because Epicflow software is designed for managing several projects simultaneously. It shows risks and resource constraints that might appear in the future, giving managers the opportunity to fix problems before they become reality.