From the course: Building the Reputation and Skills to Become a First-Time Manager
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Find opportunities to build key skills to become a leader
From the course: Building the Reputation and Skills to Become a First-Time Manager
Find opportunities to build key skills to become a leader
I have good news for you. You don't have to have the title to begin building your management skill set. In fact, the best time to develop your leadership skills is now. This will help you avoid overwhelm, make fewer mistakes, and provide a smooth transition into management. So how can you find opportunities? First, identify which skills you'd like hands-on experience with. As a leadership coach, I like to focus on the skills needed to build positive, safe, and engaged work environments because happy employees are productive employees. These skills include coaching and developing staff, delegation, and conflict management. As a manager, you'll guide a diverse group of individuals with different experiences, dreams, strengths, and weaknesses. Your team will look to you for support, feedback, and growth opportunities, so you'll want to strengthen your listening, communication, and advocacy skills. Opportunities to grow in this area can include shadowing experienced managers on their…
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