From department manager to branch manager
16 of the 47 essential skills of a branch manager are already essential for a department manager — about 34% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from department manager in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 16
- skills carry over
- 31
- would be new
- 34%
- of the target job covered
- 47
- essential skills of a branch manager
What a branch manager does
Branch managers are responsible for the management of all the affairs related with a company in a specific geographic region or business branch. They receive indications from the headquarters, and depending on the structure of the company, they aim to implement the strategy of the company while adapting it to the market where the branch operates. They envision management of employees, communications, marketing efforts, and follow up to results and objectives.
What carries over
16 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- abide by business ethical code of conducts
- assume responsibility for the management of a business
- collaborate in company's daily operations
- company policies
- conclude business agreements
- corporate social responsibility
- create a financial plan
- ensure lawful business operations
- exercise stewardship
- follow company standards
- liaise with managers
- manage staff
- recruit employees
- report on overall management of a business
- strategic planning
- strive for company growth
What would be new
31 skillsEssential for a branch manager and not for a department manager. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- accounting
- align efforts towards business development
- analyse business plans
- analyse business processes
- analyse financial risk
- apply business acumen
- business law
- business management principles
- control financial resources
- cost management
- create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
- develop business plans
- develop company strategies
- develop revenue generation strategies
- evaluate performance of organisational collaborators
- execute marketing plan
- financial jurisdiction
- financial management
- financial statements
- follow the statutory obligations
- impart business plans to collaborators
- integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations
- integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
- make strategic business decisions
- manage office facility systems
- marketing principles
- negotiate with stakeholders
- organise participation in local or international events
- plan medium to long term objectives
- synthesise financial information
- track key performance indicators
Other moves from department manager
1 roles- business manager15 skills in common
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How far are you from being a branch manager?
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