Not everyone thrives in a managerial role

Once just a step in climbing the career ladder, the role of middle managers needs rethinking.

Not everyone thrives in a managerial role. Mastering their current role plays to their true strength, and is the best way they can contribute to their organisation. PHOTO: PEXELS
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Emma, a technology solutions sales manager, found herself spending most of her time in meetings or handling administrative tasks instead of leading the people on her team.

In turn, the team’s sales goals were not met, customers were dissatisfied, and – despite having been recognised for her people leadership previously – Emma chose to leave the company.

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