Every senior manager should know what and for what purpose the individual departments do in the company. The fact that somebody leads corporate IT does not mean that he should not be aware of what the company's sales department is trying to achieve. Try to search for better ways to share what people in your company are doing.
3. Industry and politics
Expand your senior managers' awareness regarding the latest developments in your industry - the competition, regulatory measures, etc. Involve your Chief Executive Director. Ask him to hold regular half-hour training sessions for senior managers at least once a year.
4. Global business development
If your company operates on multiple foreign markets, all its senior managers should be aware of the major trends in the relevant markets. They should also know their foreign colleagues and what they work on.
5. Presentation and communication skills
A senior manager must be able to speak in front of a large audience as well as to their teams. He should also know how to communicate with the media and journalists when speaking about the company. Do your senior managers have these skills?
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Article source The Conference Board - Human Capital Exchange - The Conference Board website