Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Harry Kraemer, Jr. is a professor at the Kellogg School of Management. It’s arguably the most difficult career transition in ...

Being a manager is never easy. And if you have never supervised others, the feat can be even more daunting. Managers are often spinning several plates: leading by example, setting and exceeding goals ...

Stepping into a senior position is a proud moment for upwardly mobile professionals. However, becoming a successful manager is far from straightforward. Analyst Gartner suggests that as many as 40% of ...

Managing people in a workplace doesn't come naturally to everyone, and a lack of formal training could be deterring more people from climbing the management ladder. Less than half, 48%, of managers ...

What skills do first-time managers most need? It's a question as old as the field of management itself. New managers are often thrown into the job without much preparation. Source: Cottonbro Studio / ...

As someone who's spent years in leadership, I've seen firsthand how critical engaged managers are to an organization's success. A recent Gallup State of the Workforce study confirms that reducing ...

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