With 25 years of experience, Tina Worthing is a pro at helping first-time managers find their way.
How difficult is it to become a manager? How do companies support first-time managers? What skills do good managers have? What mistakes do new managers make and what can we do about them? And can anyone become a manager?
This episode is rich with suggestions and practical tips on how to navigate your transition into a management role.
Yes, the process can be less painful.
“You have it within you to be a great manager.” - Tina Worthing
Content of this episode:
00:52 – Tina’s career
02:33 – Why is it difficult to transition into a management role?
06:18 - Companies underestimate good managers' value
09:28 - Mentoring future managers
10:46 - Tina’s framework: What qualities good managers should have
14:42 - Building confidence as a manager
19:00 - Good managers are made
20:25 - A mistake first-time managers make and what to do about it
26:25 - How can we support first-time managers in their development
32:30 - Tina’s contacts
Meet and Get to Know Tina:
LinkedIn: Tina Worthing
Website: https://www.aventina-training.co.uk/
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