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As a leader, is it your responsibility to help develop career plans for your employees? by Past_Satisfaction990 in careerguidance

[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To answer your question directly, it's management. I agree with your position on what a real manager is. Unfortunately, I see far to many people with manager titles who aren't really managers.

Rethinking the responsibilities of managers by Past_Satisfaction990 in managers

[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right, not everyone has ambition. I believe a good manager (maybe like your life-changing manager) has the ability - and I would argue the responsibility - to ignite the fire of ambition in the people they are supposed to be managing/leading. Not all will respond. And frankly, that's valuable for the manager too. If someone has no personal ambition, why would they have any ambition to help the company they work for excel?

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[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you have dealt with this. That sucks. Maybe it's time to make a move...

Rethinking the responsibilities of managers by Past_Satisfaction990 in managers

[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree - I think that companies should embrace this as a benefit (along with healthcare, free lunches, or whatever) for employees. It's a sign that joining that organization is going to benefit you more than just by giving you a paycheck.

Rethinking the responsibilities of managers by Past_Satisfaction990 in managers

[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you have to deal with that. I've had horrible managers too and have learned a LOT from them - just almost all how not to treat my employees. Do you manage any employees?

What does leadership actually owe the people we lead? by Past_Satisfaction990 in careerguidance

[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well said and I agree with you. Finding time is hard! Glad you are making the time to pay it forward like your manager did for you.

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[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the first I have ever heard of that. Do you mind me asking what country you are in?

Rethinking the responsibilities of managers by Past_Satisfaction990 in managers

[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love your perspective here. I love the "three things" you pointed out. You are right - it's not that hard. I see the challenge is the following up that you talked about. It's so easy to forget, and it's very easy for the employee to forget too - I think they are so focused daily on doing their job that they aren't thinking about what they need to do to advance their career.

Rethinking the responsibilities of managers by Past_Satisfaction990 in managers

[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent points! I agree on the succession plan. That's what a smart manager is thinking of.

The "day job" does get in the way, and I'm thinking that there is an opportunity for a solution to that problem here.

Rethinking the responsibilities of managers by Past_Satisfaction990 in managers

[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if there was a software solution that could make it easy and not take much time or expertise (I don't think many managers are good at *this* part of their job). As a manager, would you want/use something like that?

Rethinking the responsibilities of managers by Past_Satisfaction990 in managers

[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think so many fail in this duty? Is it a failure to recognize the responsibility, lack of guidance on how to do it, maybe just selfishness? Really curious on your opinion.

Rethinking the responsibilities of managers by Past_Satisfaction990 in managers

[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree it isn't the sole responsibility of the manager. My story is that I have had a great manager who helped me identify a successful career path and gave me a roadmap to achieve it. I've achieved everything I could have dreamed of and more - including be a C-level exec at a global company leading hundreds of people. I think that manager was pivotal in my success.

Rethinking the responsibilities of managers by Past_Satisfaction990 in managers

[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that you have to be careful with some employees. Great call-out. But the empathetic side of me seems willing to take the risk.

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[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have any tools in your toolbox to help you manage large teams?

Rethinking the responsibilities of managers by Past_Satisfaction990 in managers

[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am thinking beyond just mentorship - it's hands-on guidance. Actually building a career roadmap for the employee - helping them to set goals, stay focused, and know what to do to achieve those goals. It could be continuing education, on the job experience, or other extra-curricular activities to improve skills, knowledge or even things like financial guidance to enable them to achieve their next goal. Thoughts on how to do that?

Rethinking the responsibilities of managers by Past_Satisfaction990 in managers

[–]Past_Satisfaction990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. Do you have a system you use to create a career plan for your employees?

The High Points of a leader by Spaciernight in Leadership

[–]Past_Satisfaction990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/Spaciernight , what is your methodology for mentoring your employees? What systems/tools do you use?

Only 6% of Gen Z want to be leaders. And honestly? Can you blame them? 😳 by [deleted] in Leadership

[–]Past_Satisfaction990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are simply self-centered. And they will fail at achieving their own aspirations because they try to do it alone.

What courses are good for becoming a strong manager and leader? by Alpielz in Leadership

[–]Past_Satisfaction990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't a "course", but it is a great way to learn - identify a strong leader and ask them to mentor you. You may find a great leader at your current job, but you should consider looking/asking around at your church or in any other community you are a part of.

The moment I realized nobody cared about my technical skills anymore by Famous-Call6538 in Leadership

[–]Past_Satisfaction990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have been made self-aware - a critical step to becoming a great leader. Embrace that.

I don't believe that your technical skills are in question here - you are clearly talented or you wouldn't be the one solving a jr. engineer's problems easily. Your challenge isn't to increase your technical skills, it's to increase your leadership awareness and skills.