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2.3. Self-Management
What Is Self-management and Its Importance

Self-management is another building block of emotional intelligence

Self-management is about self-control, managing own moods, adaptability and
transformation.

Management is not just for managers, we all manage in different situations. Self-management means
taking responsibility for our own actions and doing things as well as we can. It’s about being the boss
of ME, not the boss of a team or company!

Self-management skills allow us to maximize our
productivity, improve our workplace performance and
efficiently achieve professional goals. Improving our self-
management skills can help us increase our employability
and better manage our career path.

Daniel Goleman and his co-authors define self-management
through these six traits: self-control, transparency,
adaptability, achievement, initiative, and optimism. Robert Source: https://cdn.pixabay.com
Kelley includes a full chapter on self-management in his book
“How to Be a STAR at Work”. Kelley’s research highlights the following key elements in self-
management:

 “Making a commitment to lifelong learning in support of both the organization’s goals and our
own goals
 Learning how to make certain that our projects add value to the organization
 Developing our personal productivity skills to manage both our time and our commitments
 Building broad personal networks that allow us to tap expertise in and out of the organization for
complex problems
 Being willing to embrace change and rethink both organizational structures and work definitions
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as new opportunities arise.”

Self-Management Skills and How to Develop Them
Self-management skills definition refers to our abilities to control our feelings, emotions, and
activities. They play a decisive role in our personal and business life. The site
https://www.businessphrases.net/self-management-skills/ offers a very intuitive free infographic
about self-management skills:

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