The answer to this question is…of course! I have worked with many outstanding leaders who were quite introverted and have a quiet, thoughtful demeanor. Many of these leaders rise through the ranks of technical organizations where they are one of the many who are just like them. Many technical professionals have the drive and motivation…
This cliché has been brought to mind by more than one technical employee who has been offered and accepted a promotion to manager. It is terrific when the promotion works out…technical work groups prefer being managed by one of their own! But frequently, this upward move doesn’t work out. Why not? Many Technical Employees: Are…
Technical professionals are often tapped to supervise their own work group. This seems like a logical move but often the promotion doesn’t work out. Some may have the experience and technical skills but may not have the management know-how to get results. So, before any of this happens your technical employees need to be clear…