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Members of Your Team Might Be Experiencing Middle Management Syndrome—Here’s How to Fix That

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They spend their days ensuring the team they lead is working at its optimal performance. He says companies have created this stressful situation for middle managers because when most middle managers are promoted, it’s not because they possess the skills necessary to manage or lead a team. However, the manager agreed to an experiment.

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Successful Remote Work Requires Investment Into Culture

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Companies must proactively invest in building culture, connection and inclusion among distributed teams. I recently spoke with Melinda Ramos , SVP of People Partnerships & Experience at Bounteous , about how her company has navigated these challenges. Peer mentoring is another valuable practice.

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Advancing Women in Tech: Executive Nancy Wang’s Forward-Thinking Nonprofit

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The organization, for which she now serves as board chair, has helped more than 40,000 people to date via mentoring and training materials delivered via Coursera. If you have a woman in a leadership position, she can make decisions that lead to this generation of change and get replicated across teams horizontally.

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30 New Year’s Resolution Ideas to Make 2024 Healthier, Happier & More Secure

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Attend personal growth workshops. Become a mentor. Commit to becoming a great mentor for someone in your professional field whether it’s a younger colleague, a recent graduate from your alma mater or someone you meet while networking. Take part in team activities. Strive for quality sleep. Learn a new skill.

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Craft Your Career With These 9 Top Professional Development Courses

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They include online workshops, prerecorded sessions and insider tips, quizzes and even opportunities to earn a certificate in a particular field. These virtual mentors provide the real-world tips, goal-setting strategies and insights needed to bridge the gap between education and real-world application.

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Chart Your Path To Leadership: 8 Proven Steps To Build Your Professional Credibility

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Moreover, it enables leaders to inspire and motivate their teams, while workers can gain recognition and opportunities for advancement. This can be achieved through formal education, certifications, attending workshops, seminars, and staying updated with industry trends and best practices. What about with remote work?

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Focusing on Providing Exceptional Service as an Administrative Professional

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You become a mentor to others and prepare yourself for growth that will inevitably happen throughout your professional and personal life. She enjoys sharing what she has learned from work experience, conferences, workshops, and other professional and personal development opportunities.