Narrative 1-1
Michael Medline held the CEO position of Canadian Tire Corporation for about 15 months until July 2016,when the board asked its former CEO,Stephen Wetmore,to return. The board was concerned about the long-term digital strategy Medline proposed,despite strong financial results. Medline had extensive operational experience,including running two of Canadian Tire Corporation's apparel divisions in addition to the core auto parts and petroleum businesses.
-Refer to Narrative 1-1. According to the textbook,managers need four skills to be successful. The fact that Medline had been a successful leader across many different functions indicates he had which type of skill?

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Medline's ability to successfully lead across different functions suggests that he had strong conceptual skills, or the ability to understand the organization as a whole and how its different parts interact. Technical skills refer to specific knowledge and abilities related to a particular field, while interpersonal skills relate to working with others and human skills involve managing oneself and one's emotions.

Narrative 1-1 Michael Medline Held the CEO Position of Canadian Tire Corporation