Amanda-Jane Lamont
Making of a (TA) Manager: What I learnt after moving to the Dark Side
#1about 2 minutes
The personal journey from IC to a first-time manager
A personal account of transitioning from a successful individual contributor to a leadership role in talent acquisition.
#2about 4 minutes
The initial shock of becoming a new team manager
Managing a large team for the first time reveals unexpected challenges like stakeholder pressure and a lack of leadership support.
#3about 5 minutes
Navigating the middle manager sandwich of expectations
Middle managers must balance team needs for autonomy and support with upper management's demands for delivery and positive messaging.
#4about 5 minutes
Facing a crisis of confidence with low engagement scores
Discovering low team engagement and morale through an employee survey leads to a difficult but necessary leadership feedback workshop.
#5about 3 minutes
How acting on feedback dramatically improved team engagement
Implementing specific changes based on team feedback, such as increased delegation and transparency, resulted in a 22-point jump in engagement scores.
#6about 4 minutes
Redefining success and winning as a people manager
A manager's success shifts from personal accolades to enabling team members to succeed and be recognized for their work.
#7about 3 minutes
Practical advice and resources for aspiring managers
Prepare for a leadership role by seeking more responsibility, finding internal and external mentors, and continuously learning from others' experiences.
#8about 3 minutes
Q&A: How to support introverts and other management tips
Learn how to recognize introverted team members asynchronously and why new managers should always assume they have more to learn.
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