Managers need to Manage, Not Rest on their Laurels

How often have we seen excellent practitioners promoted to management, and be so very unprepared for the job. Companies owe it to their people to train them if they are new to management. Empowering employees, mentoring them, and supporting them are key skills that are hard to come by, but are essential for any good manager. Think back to your experiences with some of your previous managers and I am sure you can have a wide variety of experiences.