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Managing oneself: an essential skill for managing others.

David A Holdford¹

¹School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23298-0533, USA. david.holdford@vcu.edu

Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : Japha

|May 16, 2009

Summary

Effective self-management is crucial for pharmacists and pharmacy managers. Key steps include self-awareness, goal setting, and taking action for career development and success.

Area of Science:

Pharmacy Practice
Professional Development
Management Science

Background:

Self-management is essential for career progression in pharmacy.
Student pharmacists, pharmacists, and pharmacy managers require effective self-management skills.

Purpose of the Study:

To underscore the significance of self-management for pharmacy professionals.
To outline actionable steps for self-management for students and early-career pharmacists.

Main Methods:

Literature search of PubMed and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (1980-2007).
Keywords: managing and career, managing oneself, career management.
Supplemented with management and self-improvement literature.

Main Results:

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Core self-management steps: taking responsibility, self-awareness, defining goals, and action.
Developing soft interpersonal skills is vital for managers to influence others.

Conclusions:

Proficiency in self-management is a prerequisite for effectively managing others.
While the steps are straightforward, mastering them is a lifelong endeavor.