True Managers Are Born, Not Made
Standing at the Eye of the Storm
From where I sit, observing the corporate world closely, one truth is clear: recruitment managers need real, hands-on training to identify and hire people for genuine management roles. Find the right manager, and most company problems vanish. Pick the wrong one, and chaos spreads.
Why Degrees and Certificates Aren’t Enough
Degrees, online courses, and workplace modules alone cannot give a manager the confidence to lead. Management cannot be learned mechanically or instantly. Some rise through years in a company, stepping over others or navigating office politics. Survival does not equal mastery.
Management Is an Art, Not a Skill
Management isn’t a technical skill; it’s an art. It resides within a person naturally. Courses and syllabuses can outline expectations, but they cannot create a manager. True managers inspire, align teams, and anticipate problems without relying on textbooks.
The Corporate Rat Race Doesn’t Make Managers
Many believe that climbing the corporate ladder prepares someone for leadership. In reality, office politics, endless competition, and stepping on colleagues teach survival, not management. Longevity in a company is not a measure of capability; innate leadership is.
Entrepreneurs Prove the Point
Look at successful entrepreneurs: most never completed MBAs or stacked online degrees. They didn’t rise through office politics. They had an idea, executed it, and their natural leadership made it work. Management is expressed through action, not credentials.
Recruiters Must See Beyond Paper
Recruitment managers must develop the skill to look beyond résumés, certificates, and years of service. They must read behaviors, probe instincts, and recognise innate potential. The right manager can stabilise teams, prevent crises, and drive long-term growth. The wrong one can destroy morale and productivity.
Training Can Support, But Not Replace, Talent
Structured training can teach tools, planning, operations, or finance, but it cannot instill the human qualities of leadership: empathy, courage, and vision. Without these, someone may perform tasks efficiently but fail to inspire or adapt.
Choosing the Right Manager Matters Most
Ultimately, management is not a learned skill. It’s natural. Companies that hire based solely on degrees or tenure compromise long-term success. Those who recognise and place natural leaders experience stability, growth, and resilience that no course can teach.
Conclusion: True managers are born, not made. Recruitment managers must learn to recognise them. The right hire transforms a company effortlessly. The wrong one can create lasting chaos. Degrees can inform a manager, but they cannot make one.