How does a manager achieve technical and conceptual skills?

The process by which managers develop technical or
conceptual skills is not any different from the process followed by people in most of
the profession to acquire the skills of their
profession.

There are many different methods available for
learning and developing new skills. Among others these include class room study, self
study, by observing others, by apprenticeship, on the job training, and practical
experience of performing different kind of jobs. In each of these alternated learning
methods many different variations, tools and techniques exist. The exact nature of
training and development process appropriate will depend on nature of subject, the
nature of facilities available, and personal limitation of time and finances for the
individual.

If a manager wishes to pursue a full time
program of studies in management, he or she must have the financial resources and time
for the same. Similarly, the ability of a person to learn as an apprentice will depend
very much on the kind of guidance available from the person under whom apprenticeship is
undertaken.