I am writing this short artical to share my experiences over sevral companies.
I have experienced that when our bosses wants to become leaders many things goes in right as well as in worng ways also.We are not sure whether to implement the standards or to implement the boss tag line.Everything goes in dark and if by chance outcomes is postive then god help us Saving Changes...
Anton OosthuizenSenior Business Analyst / Project Manager| Self EmployedPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Either you are a leader or you are not. Unlike a manager, a leader is defined by characteristics and not by function. In my personal opinion, you should not be in a people management position if you are not a leader but sadly it happens more often than not where 'managers' are put in charge of people and they have no leadership qualities. If you have a people manager who wants to become a leader then there is a 99% chance it will not be a good outcome for those they are supposed to lead. For somebody with the right stuff, leading comes naturally and they don't have to 'become' leaders, they just are. Everybody can work on making their leadership skills better of course. Saving Changes...
RAJESH K LProject Manager, PMP| Bharat Electronics, Bengaluru, IndiaBengaluru, Karnataka, India
this is for a positive change and it should be encouraged. Saving Changes...
In these situation bosses want to climb the corporate ladder and maybe at the expense of everybody else. A boss should be a leader from day one and provider leadership, guidance, mentoring and advise to those they manages. If this is not the case then they are a boss and merely relay orders to those beneath them without any regard to those that they manage. This switch by a boss to become a leader in order to progress maybe the result of peer pressure to progress their own career, from those that manage this boss or the need to increase their salary due to an increase in personal outgoings and expenditure. These are just some of the reasons. If these are the underlying reasons, then expect something to give as in the long run this will only damage the people around them and the organisation if this culture is allowed to permeate. If this is the situation that you find yourself in I would look at your own options as this is not an environment you want to progress you own career in. Saving Changes...
Hard to answer. It depends on how they really behave like a boss or leader. Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
In the words of Richard Carlson: don't sweat the small stuff . . . and it's all small stuff Saving Changes...
SALAH ELSAYEDProject Manager| Wabra Contracting CompanyRiyadh, 01, Saudi Arabia
When the bosses want, they have to make sure of changing the behavior of being a controller for each movement to an adviser and supporter of the development. Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
When a boss (manager) wants to become a leader it is a good intention, as they want to develop and learn, focus on the human aspects of business and it should have positive impact on the teams they manage or lead.
In that process, things can go wrong, as you write, and since leading means listening, they should be open to feedback and able to adapt their behaviour. They should not be alone and get help from the team.
It may be hard for them to have trust, delegate, and adhere to the rules. Help them and nothing goes dark.
Yes, sometimes it just does not work. Saving Changes...
When a boss becomes a leader, the circumstances change in a good manner, because, as a leader, the person inspires, innovates, and guides the team to attain objectives, while a boss only focuses on directing and managing employees. Saving Changes...
I believe everyone can be a leader, regardless of their role.
In the PMP agile approach, emerging leadership is something that is encouraged for everyone. Saving Changes...
When a boss aspires to become a leader, it is a remarkable opportunity to improve in every way. However, it's important to recognise the challenging journey involved in this transformation. Achieving sustainable and holistic change requires more than individual effort and traditional learning methods; it requires the guidance of a coach and/or mentor. These mentors act as anchors, providing the accountability and support essential to maintain commitment to the goal despite the persistence of old behaviours that may hinder progress. As a person develops and transforms on a personal level, the ripple effects will extend to the environment, ultimately reaping the fruits of effective leadership. Saving Changes...
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