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When one becomes the boss

How an executive not experienced in people management can be trained to lead a team

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“Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.”

The quote by the famous author John Maxwell says a lot about the core leadership quality that a person should possess in order to be a successful leader.

Living in a high competent society, everyone wants to get into the shoes of managers and lead a life of significance with good salary package.  

Several hard-working executives often work labouriously to achieve the target. And  those who work wonders are rewarded with a higher position such as handling a team.

But is fulfilling organisational task the only quality required to be a manager? The answer is ‘no’, and it is not surprising.  

First-time managers

An outstanding performance may earn an employee a higher position. Being a manager for the first time is an esteemed feeling in itself for any executive. However, an organisation may miss out the important fact: knowing if the executive has required team handling skills. Even for the most talented employee, becoming a manager is a process which involves continuous learning and developing required skills.

Problems faced

Without proper knowledge, training and managerial skills, not just affects the team, but even the organisation may face serious consequences. Sometimes the pressure on managers is so high that their inability to handle the team takes a toll on their career growth and compels an outperofrmer like himself to quit.

Developing leaders

The first-time managers may be highly talented when it comes to an individual performance but he may not be developed for taking managerial roles. So, the first-time managers should be trained to develop their competencies when handling team before being assigned higher job responsibilities. The management should offer business coaching to the executives. This can help clear all mental roadblocks and develop their leadership qualities. A business coach, here, can help prepare an executive for future roles with an ease. Proper coaching through a trained coach helps in developing emotional quotient which is required in taking superior roles.

Coaching helps in developing skills which are a must for any manager, and helps acquire skills like stress management and anger management. It also removes negative thought process and turns the employees into a resource for any company. Hence, training can develop a resourceful manager even if it’s their first time. These managers with proper training and skills become role models for their subordinates and can empower others to be productive and become future leaders.

...& ANALYSIS

  • Without proper knowledge, training and managerial skills the team gets negatively affected
     
  • Even the organisation may have to face serious consequences, leading the outperformer to quit

The writer is executive coach & owner of www.thechrysallis.com

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