Good employees do not always make good managers because it is a whole new game.
A lot of people have difficulty delegating and training , as “ good” employees they took on the task at hand and did their job and most likely did it well but now as managers they need to take that same philosophy that made them successful and train others.
Sounds easy- right?
Then where is the disconnect? I have seen more failures in this area over the past four decades of my business experience then any other? I have seen very good employees promoted only to watch them fail miserably as a manager.
From what I have seen the successful employee most likely has a type A personality and they take control but being a type A personality they have a tough time “letting go” therefore they end up taking on more of the responsibility rather than delegating.
I get it, sometimes it is easier to just do it but but doing that you are cheating those around you of learning and you will become overwhelmed.
Some people keep it close to them because of insecurities, they think if they train the other guy too good they might come for their job so they train them to be more clerical then to think for themselves.
That philosophy will destroy you and those around you.
To be a good manager or boss you must learn to let go and then you must learn to train and remain in the circle while giving others the responsibility and the praise.
Not every good worker or employee is a good manager .
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