You may think of being promoted as the reward for all your hard work, but is this also a case may wish you were better prepared. For a significant percentage of new managers being prepared to lead is an issues if a new CareerBuilder survey is to be believed. The nationwide poll of nearly 4,000 workers revealed that finally getting on to the next rung of the career ladder can cause some serious stress.
The survey revealed that more than a quarter (26 percent) of new managers felt underprepared for their new responsibilities and a whopping 58 percent reported receiving no management training. So what did these fledgling bosses struggle with the most? CareerBuilder outlines the most commonly reported trouble spots for managers:
- Dealing with issues between co-workers — 25 percent
- Motivating team members — 22 percent
- Performance reviews — 15 percent
- Finding the resources needed to support the team — 15 percent
- Creating career paths for my team — 12 percent
Of course this blog provides great information that can help get new leaders comfortable with their new role.
What are you doing to prepare for the demands of 21st Century Leadership?
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