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The Training Required for Managers versus Executives
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Human Resource Training for Managers versus Executives
Managers and executive training help in acquiring valuable skills that are critical in
leveraging market opportunities and the creation of business value in organizations. Managers’
training involves business level management training programs for the functional managers and
aims at acquiring skills that are essential in implementing the business strategies identified by the
executives (Noe, 2006). The executives require training in the formulation of broader business
strategies that will be implemented by the line and functional managers in the organization
(Swart, Mann, Brown & Price, 2012). In this case, functional managers require training on
leadership, human resource management skills, communication skills, and negotiation skills. The
executive training differs from the functional management training since it caters for the strategic
direction of the company and includes corporate governance courses and business risk evaluation
(Cornelius, 2001).
Importance of Training
Executive training is essential in acquiring attributes and abilities that are geared at
fulfilling specific tasks within an organization. Although managers’ training consists of learning
the problem-solving skills that occur at the tactical level within the organization, executive
training aims at learning crisis prevention skills that are critical in dealing with crisis situations
that may originate from the external environment (Noe, 2006). Executive training aims at
transferring unique skills that can help the top management executives to handle unique business
challenges. For instance, executives receive training on change management strategy and
financial issues related to business development such as mergers and acquisitions of competitors
in the industry (Cornelius, 2001).

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The managers' training entails continuous learning that involves practical experiences,
unlike the executive training that entails a high level of specialization and use of mentoring and
executive coaching as the primary methods of training (Kramer & Bisel, 2016). Executive
training differs from managerial training is many respects. For instance, training an executive
aims at preparing the individual for greater responsibility, enhancing corporate leadership
abilities, and handling emerging business challenges. On the other hand, managerial training
aims at improving the existing level of knowledge, skills, and attributes without necessarily
preparing an individual for a more significant challenge (Wilson, 2005). For instance, training
managers will put emphasis on the five functions of management that include leading, planning,
organizing, and control.
Managers' Training versus Executives’ Training
Excellent management skills are essential for organizational success and achievement of
corporate goals. A manager must exemplify good managerial skills that propel the corporate
mission and vision forward with few obstacles from both the internal and external business
environment (Noe, 2006). The managers operate at the middle-level according to the corporate
organizational structure and include departmental managers and functional supervisors. In this
case, the nature of their training is operational and tactical in nature since it aims at
implementing corporate strategies. A manager’s training will entail offering skills that assist in
executing the operational plans in accordance with the established corporate objectives and
policies (Swart, Mann, Brown & Price 2012). On the other hand, executive’s training is strategic
in nature since it aims at enhancing the visionary abilities of the individuals who are responsible
for setting up the corporate mission, outlining the business vision, and preparing the corporate
policies. Accordingly, the middle managers require training on both downward and upward

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communication since they act as the link between the operational personnel at the lower level
and the top executive who is tasked with spearheading the strategic direction of the organization
(Cornelius, 2001).
The training for managers entails learning how to execute specific group ...