Playbook No.3 Awesome managers organize themselves by focusing on their most important priorities and making effective use of their time. About the Managerial Competencies Series This series will help you develop valuable insight and skills into your role as a manager. It's designed to help you build the core managerial competencies that you need to be an awesome manager. Although this series is geared towards practical, immediate use, I hope that it provokes you to think deeply about managing and your role as a manager, and that it makes a difference for you so you can make a difference for others.