FUTURE OF WORK
BUILDING THE SKILLS TO LEAD CONFIDENTLY AND COMPETENTLY IN AN EVER-CHANGING BUSINESS WORLD ― Whether you’re stepping into your first managerial role, or a seasoned leader adapting your skillset to match the ever-changing world of work, understanding yourself as a manager, what makes your team tick, and how to build successful professional relationships are vital skills to master when stepping into a leadership position. People strategy isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a vital component for business success. By Robin Martin, Professor of Organisational Psychology at Alliance Manchester Business School
As the world of business has advanced through decades of digital transformation, hybrid working models, advanced commitments to equality, diversity and inclusion, there is no longer room for a ‘one size fits all’ approach to leadership and management. Adaptability and a commitment to ongoing professional development continues to be the key to leadership success. Effective leaders prioritise investing sufficient time and energy into both developing themselves and their team, but what are other key qualities which leaders should add to their toolkit? Meeting the individual needs of your team members Humans are complex by nature, with no two people being the same. Similar can be said about everyone’s individual management preferences, and what they deem as key elements in order to feel happy in the workplace and perform to the best of their ability. Whether you’re managing a person who is looking to progress up the career ladder to reach senior positions, someone looking to broaden their skillset in a range of new business areas, or perhaps a team member who is content within their role and wants to maintain their performance, it’s important to understand everyone’s motivations and goals within their career.
Issue 95 / November 2023
