Welcome to ‘Essential Management Skills,’ a video lesson that covers the variety of skills necessary to be an effective manager. This lesson is the third of four in the ‘Management Basics’ video course meant to lay the foundation for understanding what it means to be and succeed as a manager in any organization. You need to know the ins and outs of how your industry works, and you also need to be able to communicate clearly with all your employees. You need to be able to motivate and encourage your employees, and you also need to be able to think critically about how you can improve your current processes. From technical skills to motivational techniques, this lesson explains the importance of being well-rounded as a leader.