Why do some people get to be managers/supervisors and others not?

Answer 1

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Being a manager is a job that requires additional skills such as time management, leadership, ability to adapt to change, conflict resolution etc. Not everyone can be a manager and not everyone wants to be a manager because of the added responsibility.

There are often cases where employees are incorrectly promoted and are made managers when they lack the skills and personality to undertake the role - I would say it is not an easy job and that not everyone who is a manager is rightfully a manager.

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Answer 2

Being a good manager or supervisor requires good "people skills." Some have it; some do not.

Answer 3

Brown nosing mostly. 

Answer 4

The person who generally gets to be a manager does the following:

--They do their job well

--They are a steady performer, showing up on time, working the hours scheduled, and following the rules 

--They are respectful to their co-workers and to the bosses, and to the customers

--They volunteer to do more than they have to

--They show enthusiasm for their work

--They don't cause trouble at the workplace

--They smile a bit and rarely complain.  

--A bonus is if they have extra training or education beyond what their peers have, showing they want to get ahead.  This could be technical training, or a few courses at a local community college.  When there's a new job skill being taught at the workplace, they are one of the first people to schedule time for it.

--They stay out of petty arguments, refusing to take sides

--They occasionally have a good idea for how to improve the workplace or the work processes, which they politely offer to the boss for his/her consideration.

Do most of the above and you too will be considered to be a manager.

Answer 5

different skills

Answer 6

It all depends on qualifications, experience and education.

Answer 7

Some people are organized, timely, personable, and responsible.  these people know the organization, know how to 'read the room' and know their product/service line.

And some people do not give a whack and are only in it to earn a few bucks for their next bar crawl.

Organized, responsible people become managers, then supervisors and then administrators.

....people who earn a few bucks for bar crawls still get paid health insurance and enough money to eat and pay their rent.

Answer 8

Managers & supervisors were usually TOP workers first.  They proved themselves and earned a promotion.

Answer 9

some like being baby sitters others don't care to be one, it takes a certain type.....

Answer 10

Some people have "leadership qualities" 

Which could mean anything.