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2) What skills do you think are most important for someone who wants to be successful in this field?

2) What skills do you think are most important for someone who wants to be successful in this field?

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Thank you comment icon Hi Elias, You have many areas to explore, like: - General business management - Operations management - Marketing management - Financial or accounting management Think about what you're good at and try some extra courses in that field. Best wishes, AC Anand Cavale
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Rebecca’s Answer

Thank you for your question. Firstly, there are many areas in Business Management eg Accounting, Marketing, Administration, Finance Human Resources, etc. Perhaps you need to find out what area you have area first.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Find out what area in Business Management you have interest. Select relevant subjects in college to learn the knowledge and skills
2. Explore any intern opportunities in relevant areas
3. Learn some essential soft skills like
- Communication both written and verbal
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Stakeholders Management

Hope this helps ! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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Juan’s Answer

Hi Elias,
Business Management is very broad. Typically, what I see is that people tend to stay within a certain industry. Lean on your interests to identify possible industries. Then start small, whether that is in sales, marketing, or finance. Build your subject matter expertise and use your knowledge/skills/abilities to branch out into management.

Every company is different, so how fast you climb up the ranks is entirely dependent on a mixture of luck and personal skills.

If you want, you can also consider graduate degrees to further your knowledge. From my experience most masters in business require at least a couple years of industry experience to make the degree worthwhile. I know some people in my network that were able to "Test out" of certain business courses for their MBA if they had taken some of those courses in their undergraduate degrees. Something to consider in your long-term plans. Good luck!
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Ysmenia’s Answer

Hi Elias, great question — and to build on what Anand said above, once you've got a sense of which area of business interests you, the skills you develop matter just as much as the subject you pick. The good news is that the most valuable business skills are pretty consistent no matter which direction you go.

The biggest one is communication. Being able to explain your ideas clearly, write well, and speak confidently in front of people will carry you further than almost anything else in business. Right alongside that is working with people — learning how to collaborate, listen, handle disagreements, and eventually lead a team. Most business success comes down to how well you work with others, not just how smart you are on your own.

After that, I'd focus on being comfortable with numbers and data. You don't need to love math, but being able to read a budget, understand basic financials, and make decisions based on data is a huge advantage in every part of business, from marketing to operations. Problem-solving and good judgment go hand in hand with that — being the person who can look at a messy situation, break it down, and figure out a sensible next step.

I'd also add two habits that quietly separate successful people: being organized and dependable, and staying curious. If people know they can count on you to follow through, doors open. And if you keep learning — reading about business, following how real companies operate, picking up new tools — you'll always stay a step ahead.

The best part is you can start building all of these now, before university. Join a club and take on a leadership or organizing role, try a small entrepreneurial project or help run an event, take a free course to sharpen a specific skill, and practice presenting whenever you get the chance. Sites like Coursera, edX, and Khan Academy have great free business and finance courses you can explore to see what clicks.

If I had to sum it up: learn to communicate well, work well with people, get comfortable with numbers, and stay reliable and curious. Master those and you'll do well in any business field you choose. Best of luck, Elias — you're asking exactly the right questions. 💪
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Courtney’s Answer

I believe that one way you can be successful within this field is to understand the aspects of business and business administration. Understand the different functions within a business or corporation, including human resources, operations, marketing, and IT. Additionally, continuous learning is also important. Never stay comfortable with what you have learned; understand a topic, challenge yourself, and learn something else.

Courtney recommends the following next steps:

Research different types of businesses and business functions.
Ask yourself why you want to enter this field. Is it because you want quick ROI or are you passionate about a specific aspect of business?
Assess what skills you need to grow and write those down. Start small steps towards learning more about the gaps you have.
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Toby’s Answer

Hi Elias, speaking in front of others is a key skill in business management. When you present, be prepared and know your topic well. Believe in what you're sharing, especially if you're promoting a product, service, or idea.

If you want to lead a team, it's important to work well with different personalities. Being a good listener helps a lot, and having integrity builds trust.

Managing your emotions is crucial. Staying calm and thinking before you respond helps you remain professional and maintain strong relationships.
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Erin’s Answer

Some of the top skills I recommend developing for successful business management include strategic communication and presenting up to executive leadership, fearless feedback and coaching practices, strategic thinking - problem solving and innovating with AI, data literacy, and decisiveness. Business/industry acumen is also important - to understand impactful customer use cases and goals so you can ensure you drive customers towards desired outcomes and success with your product or service. Some of the best leaders are skilled in storytelling, change management, stakeholder management, project management, and influence.
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Liz’s Answer

The most important Business Management skills to fine tune over time are Communication, Influencing, Mentoring, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Understanding the Customer, and Problem Solving. Always look to learn and improve each area. I'd prioritize these top 5: Communication (foundation for everything else), Coaching/Mentoring (determines team performance), Strategic Thinking (helpful for advancement by seeing where the company is headed), Business Acumen (think like an executive). And remember a manager makes sure people get work done, whereas a leader inspires people to do their best work. Be the latter. Since business covers a lot of industries, find something that interests you or any opportunity. The best companies will have an internship program which is a great way to know a company before joining them. Many have management/leadership programs to support you as you grow into your role. Once you join a company, no matter your level, look into a mentorship program as a mentee or mentor. If they don't have a formal program, then reach out to someone. Most are willing to help. Eventually, you can give back and become a coach or mentor, too. This also a great way to network and think outside of the box for other opportunities you may not have thought of. Best of Luck!
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Michael’s Answer

A lot of good information has been provided so far. My suggestion would be to narrow down the field or fields you are most interested in pursuing. Don’t stop at learning which business discipline seems the most interesting ... take the time to understand what someone in that role actually does day to day. Then ask yourself, “Can I see myself doing that?”

That said, there are skills that are important regardless of which business discipline you pursue: communication, relationship building, problem-solving, adaptability, and leadership.
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