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CEO / General Manager Make IT - Qualifications

Occupation Description

Chief Executive Officers (CEO) and General Managers administer industrial and commercial organisations. In a small business they may do this on their own, and in a large organisation through a team of senior executives. Depending on the type of organisation, the CEO - General Manager will provide leadership for the achievement of either policy objectives, increased profit or market share.

CEO - General Managers may…

decide on the organisation's objectives, policies and programs and set standards and targets

assess the performance of the organisation and its activities

provide overall direction and management of the organisation's use of resources, including personnel, technology and physical assets such as buildings and plant

consult with staff and review their recommendations and reports

guide the preparation of reports, budgets and forecasts and present them to boards and other governing bodies

represent the organisation in negotiations, and at meetings, conventions and seminars, and liaise with other organisations

select or approve the selection of senior staff

authorise funds to implement policies and programs

Personal Requirements

You should

possess good oral and written communication skills

possess good organisational and time management skills

be able to work under pressure

possess strong leadership skills

be able to analyse and solve problems

be interested in people, process and resource management

Environment

CEO - General Managers often work in an office environment. They may be required to travel to national or international destinations. CEO - General Managers work ‘regular' hours but are often required to work longer hours that may include evenings and weekends.

Training

You can work as a CEO - General Manager without formal qualifications. However, you will usually need some years of experience at a senior managerial level to enter this position.

Entry to this occupation may be improved by completing an Advanced Diploma of Business Management or a Degree.

Advanced Diploma of Business Administration
Degree

Earnings, Job and Employment Prospects

For detailed information about earnings, job and employment prospects for this occupation, go to the Australian JobSearch Careers page and click on Job Outlook .

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