One of the biggest thing's leaders find challenging when they move from an individual contributor to a manager is learning how to effectively "coach others up".
One of the biggest thing's leaders find challenging when they move from an individual contributor to a manager is learning how to effectively "coach others up".
Many new leaders struggle with shifting from doing the work to leading others who are doing the work. Those same leaders are often promoted for the very thing (being technically competent in their prior role) they now have to let go of as they lead others.