Knowledge of different types of businesses. (Not only the business area you have worked in.)

Customer understanding (their real needs, fears and aspirations)

A deep appreciation for differences between people.

Sound knowledge of management principles      (plan, lead, organise and control)

Knowledge of diverse fields. (Anthropology, psychology and sociology.)

The ability to understand and look for the interdependence of inputs, transformation processes and outputs in a business, as well as how business systems function in a dynamic environment where uncontrollable
market and external environment can influence business and team objectives.
(Systems thinking-for more information visit: www.managementhelp.org/systems/systems.htm#anchor6250