A great manager needs to have excellent critical thinking skills in order to solve problems- and should be capable of delegating responsibilities. In my previous job- I identified a cooperation problem involving multiple departments and took steps necessary to correct it. Through strategic delegation- I gave each member of my team a very specific responsibility aimed towards improving interdepartmental communication. I also spoke with the manager of the other department involved and encouraged him to do the same. The end result was more effective communication- enhanced cooperation and improved productivity between both departments.