'Manager' Shouldn't Be a Dirty Word

For too long, the corporate world has viewed 'managers' as less important, less impactful, and less influential than 'leaders.' But, leadership and management are not conflicting roles, and neither is superior to the other.

While companies need good leaders at every level, skilled management is also vital to any organization.

The truth is, front-line and middle management are often the most important, yet most challenging, jobs in any company.

Too frequently, we offer job skills training and leadership training, but forget to offer management training:

     - How to delegate
     - How to assign tasks fairly and clearly
     - How to manage underperformers
     - How to deliver hard company messages
     - How to earn respect and trust in a new role
     - How to transition from individual contributor to department responsibility
     - And many more...

These are all critical, yet oft ignored skills. It's past time we hone these skills.