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Are you a good boss--or a great one?
1Harvard Business School, USA.
Harvard Business Review
|March 5, 2011
Summary
Managers often plateau due to neglecting self-development. To advance, leaders must actively manage themselves, their professional networks, and their teams for sustained growth and effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Management and Leadership Studies
- Organizational Behavior
- Professional Development
Background:
- Many experienced managers reach a proficiency plateau, failing to reach their full potential.
- This stagnation often stems from a cessation of personal and professional development efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key strategies for managers to overcome stagnation and achieve continuous growth.
- To provide actionable imperatives for career advancement and enhanced leadership effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study of management career progression and development.
- Analysis of factors contributing to managerial stagnation and advancement.
- Development of a practical assessment tool for self-evaluation.
Main Results:
- Identified three critical imperatives for continuous managerial development: self-management, network management, and team management.
- Demonstrated that proactive engagement in these areas is crucial for overcoming performance plateaus.
- Highlighted the importance of self-awareness, relationship building, and clear team direction.
Conclusions:
- Managers must actively engage in self-improvement to avoid stagnation and foster career growth.
- Effective leadership requires a holistic approach encompassing personal development, strategic networking, and team cultivation.
- The proposed imperatives offer a framework for managers to enhance their proficiency and impact.
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