Top 5 Leadership Challenges + Tips to Solve Them  

Challenge

Adjusting to the manager role 

Solution 

Teaching them to give feedback will help them to feel more comfortable giving input on team member's work. Remind them that constructive feedback is only a way to help the team reach their potential. 

Challenge

Micro-managing 

Solution 

Before they start in their new role, have them speak to more seasoned managers. This could be as simple as a Q&A session, or they could provide a mentoring scheme or a cheat sheet. 

Challenge

Not demonstrating leadership 

Solution 

Ensure that the company goals and values are clearly communicated at all levels of the organization through company-wide meetings, posters or information sessions with smaller groups. 

Challenge

Lack of communication 

Solution 

Develop a feedback culture within the team to ensure collective team progress, as well as individual progress. Instil an internal recognition program. 

Challenge

No upward feedback 

Solution 

Encourage managers to be open to upward feedback, which will help the team grow and show the members that the manager is open to improvement, which will lead to their inclination to share feedback. 

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