A faithful reader asked me how to prepare employees for succession. This is a major issue in all kinds of organizations, but it’s particularly relevant for those with declared intentions to promote from within. Promoting... Continue reading
When a mid-level leader gets promoted, their relationship with their team shifts. The leader may begin to view team members through a new lens and identify who has the capacity to take on their old... Continue reading
A newly promoted client recently asked me about how to plan for her new job. One of her biggest worries was whether the people who report to her have the right talent, capacity, skills, potential,... Continue reading
An up-and-coming manager at one of my client companies asked for help with a longstanding employee. Over time, his behavior had become problematic for other employees — and sometimes for customers as well. In addition... Continue reading
No matter how high our hopes are for a newly promoted manager, things often go remarkably wrong. Sometimes it’s the new manager’s attitude or belief. For instance, I’ve worked with a previously responsible employee who... Continue reading
When some hotshot skyrockets through the ranks on the way to the C-Suite, other middle managers can feel slighted or overlooked. They worry that they’re not getting enough opportunity or recognition, and wonder why their... Continue reading
A significant number of employees, supervisors, managers, and even vice presidents find themselves getting promoted and having to figure out how to detach from their old peers as well as how to fit in with... Continue reading
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