How to Upskill Employees for Leadership | EMyth

 


When there’s a management gap to fill, you might look to your top performers first. And it makes sense—”super technicians” work hard and know how to do their job well. They deserve to be recognized for that, and you know they have the technical knowledge needed to lead other technicians. But knowing how to do a job well doesn’t mean you can manage others to do that same job. It’s a whole different skill set. Here’s the good news: Management is a discipline you can learn. But if you have the right perspective on what management is and   how   to upskill your employees as they move into leadership roles, you may be setting your new managers up for failure. Here are some things to think about.