The Role of Managerial Competencies in Achieving the Competitive Advantage An Applied Study on the Educational Sector

The purpose of this paper is to identify managerial competencies held by effective and successful managers around the world. The study endeavored to understand the role of managerial competencies in achieving competitive advantage. Approximately 50 research papers have been reviewed, and various articles, books, Web links, etc. have also been consulted. The results of an extensive review of research papers, various articles, books, and web links, etc. indicated that communication skills, team-working, vision, self-management, result-orientation, strategic-orientation, ambition, persistence, decision-making, risk-taking, and creativity are the commonly possessed managerial competencies by successful and effective managers, and managerial performance largely