He quickly built a reputation as a highly competent manager who knew virtually all aspects of the department.

Open a country inn if I could find a competent manager.

Federal salaries, he said then, were so out of line with those in business that competent managers could not be lured to Washington.

Now some leading Democrats say he should step down in favor of a more competent manager.

They needed a very competent manager, so Grebe was brought from retirement.

Later still, if his own health began to fail, the farm would have to be run by a competent manager.

Do lead by example - be an authentic, consistent, competent manager.

It should concentrate on being a competent manager of its own jurisdiction.

Who can say, for example, that the federal government is a competent manager of its responsibilities towards aboriginal peoples?

Sarah is a very competent manager, and really deserves a raise.