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Daniel CREPIN Management Consultant, France
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The Quality of the Person Above you is Key for your Progress
One thing I learned during my business life is that if you want to progress in any organization, the quality of the person above you is key.
True managers/leaders will think of helping their team members develop and grow, whereas many conventional managers/leaders will not.
Also, a true manager/leader will be ready to "lose" their best team members, allowing them to pursue their career in the fast lane. A less 'altruist' boss will try to keep their more qualified team members, because he/she may fear the loss of that person will have a negative impact on the team as a whole.
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Jaap de Jonge Editor, Netherlands
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Important Observation in Career Development
Yes! Thank you Daniel for adding this excellent tip.
What you say may sound simple and straightforward, but I estimate that over 99% of the people are either unaware of the significance of the quality of the person above them, or they don't act upon it when they consider a switch to a new job or role.
Never mind your exact salary, forget the brand or type of your company car; the quality of your manager (!) should be a more important criterion to accept a job or let it go by.
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Sam Cookey Jr CEO, Nigeria
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The Role of your Manager in your Career Development
Spot on! Perhaps the most common reason for leaving a job is the manager people report to: Stark and Flaherty say that '...
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Anonymous
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Few of Such Leaders in Government Owned Enterprises in Africa
Very good point indeed Daniel.
But it is almost impossible to find such a "leader" in government owned enterprises in A...
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Molokanova Professor, Ukraine
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Few Real Leaders
I agree with Daniel that the most common reason for leaving a job is the manager to whom they report.
I think it is alw...
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Mark Accountant, Italy
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Self Development also Possible
It has an impact I agree, but your progress depends also on your ability to not be affected by external influences and s...
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Iraklis Goniadis Business Consultant, Greece
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Smart Boss for a High Pay is Ideal
Working for smart people for a high salary is the best, for less pay could be an investment to your future.
Working for...
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Alfredo J Ramirez Business Consultant, United States
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Greatest Barrier to the Development of a Healty Organization
Quite a statement by Daniel! This is a recurring theme in consulting to management. Whenever you start working with a de...
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Aynette Carrion Manager, Puerto Rico
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Look for a Manager that Trusts You
The greed to be first in the field seriously affects the relationship of many leaders with their work team. It does not ...
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Molokanova Professor, Ukraine
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Balancing a Manager's Career Development
I agree with Alfredo. There are very few people among us who are "immune to the continuous flow of flattery and feigned ...
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Jaap de Jonge Editor, Netherlands
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Other Reasons for Poor Career Progress
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