Career path
General & Operations Manager
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- Risk PreferenceCentral
How you trade off potential gains against potential losses under uncertainty.
- ExtraversionCentral
How energized you are by social interaction and external stimulation.
- Enterprising InterestsCentral
Your interest in leading, persuading, and pursuing business or organizational goals.
- IndependenceCentral
How much you value autonomy, self-direction, and freedom from close supervision.
- Working ConditionsCentral
How much you value variety, security, and the material conditions of work (compensation, environment).
- RecognitionCentral
How much you value visible status, advancement, and being seen for your work.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Business & operations
- Job titles you'll see
- General and Operations Managers
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