From chief executive officer to business manager
13 of the 35 essential skills of a business manager are already essential for a chief executive officer — about 37% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 13
- skills carry over
- 22
- would be new
- 37%
- of the target job covered
- 35
- essential skills of a business manager
What a business manager does
Business managers are responsible for setting the objectives of the business unit of a company, creating a plan for the operations, and facilitating the achievement of the objectives and implementation of the plan together with employees of the segment and stakeholders. They keep an overview of the business, understand detailed information of the business unit and support the department, and make decisions based on the information at hand.
What carries over
13 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- analyse business plans
- assume responsibility for the management of a business
- company policies
- conclude business agreements
- develop business plans
- develop company strategies
- develop revenue generation strategies
- integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
- make strategic business decisions
- negotiate with stakeholders
- plan medium to long term objectives
- strive for company growth
- track key performance indicators
What would be new
22 skillsEssential for a business manager and not for a chief executive officer. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- abide by business ethical code of conducts
- analyse business processes
- apply business acumen
- build business relationships
- business communication
- business law
- business management principles
- collaborate in company's daily operations
- control financial resources
- corporate social responsibility
- cost management
- create a financial plan
- create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
- ensure lawful business operations
- exercise stewardship
- financial forecasting
- follow company standards
- liaise with managers
- manage staff
- recruit employees
- risk identification
- strategic planning
Other moves from chief executive officer
2 roles- branch manager15 skills in common
- chief operating officer15 skills in common
← chief executive officerbusiness manager →The other way round
No account needed to start
How far are you from being a business manager?
MyNodes reads your CV once, maps it to this same taxonomy, and shows you which roles you are already closest to and the few skills that would open the most doors. The file is deleted as soon as it has been read.