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>I find it hard to get direct reports to accept sometimes that it is not only okay, but required, by me that they learn new things Does this apply to skills th
by cushychicken 7y ago
>I find it hard to get direct reports to accept sometimes that it is not only okay, but required, by me that they learn new things
Does this apply to skills that might be more applicable to another team?
My current manager encourages learning, but shoos me away from topics that are handled by other managers. Frustratingly, he's blocked transitions of mine to other teams with work that I've found interesting and educated myself on.
How do you prioritize learning, and balance it against your interests as a manager to keep your resources focused on your objectives?
- pferde 7y agoYou can't, and you shouldn't. Your "resources" (what a derogatory way to refer to people, by the way) will be more valuable, more competent, if they know more than just that what's needed for your team's direct focus. Being able to place your own work in broader context is very powerful.
- cushychicken 7y ago>Your "resources" (what a derogatory way to refer to people, by the way) will be more valuable, more competent, if they know more than just that what's needed for your team's direct focus. Would that I could safely direct your ire to my manager.
- pferde 7y agoYou mean to your management resource? :)
- mulmen 7y agoThe second a manager blocks a transition it’s time to leave the company.