Professionals often begin their careers by becoming highly skilled in one particular function. Someone may build expertise in finance, marketing, technology, human resources, operations, sales, or another area. But as careers progress, the expectations of the role often change. A professional who once needed to focus mainly on execution may eventually be expected to manage teams, make business decisions, understand financial outcomes, and contribute to organisational strategy. This transition from specialist to leader is not always easy. Developing Management Skills for Working Professionals can become an important part of preparing for that next stage. From Functional Expertise to Broader Business Thinking Functional expertise gives professionals depth in a specific area. Leadership requires breadth as well. A manager may need to understand how a marketing decision affects revenue, how operational changes affect costs, or how employee decisions influence business performance. A...