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Is it reasonable that a manager who is successful in a certain field, to be successful in a different field that he has no experience in?

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Question added by Sherif Abdel-Malak , Partner / IT Manager , The International Center for Languages and Computer – ICLC
Date Posted: 2017/02/17
kavita singh
by kavita singh , Director , FCDI, HBA, Atelier Seven

Yes it is. Firstly, though the manager must do some research to understand the fundamental differences between this new field and his/her prior fields. Equipped with an understanding and basic knowledge this person can keep building on his/her learning with experience every day. Beyond a certain stage, your overall understanding and perspectives on general management help you manage diverse fields. It gives you a sharper and quicker uptake on problem solving too...

MOHAMMED ABUL HASSAN
by MOHAMMED ABUL HASSAN , Deputy General Manager IT , FlyEasy India (ABC Aviation and Training Services Pvt. Ltd)

No it is not compulsory.  Though a successful manager in one certain field may have a bright chances of succeeding in other fields also due to his / her previous experiences.  In case if the field is related to a specific technology which the manager is unaware then he/she has to rely on inputs from other sources. 

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