Management as We Know It Is Broken. How Can Leaders Fix It? Shifting to inquiry-led approach means embracing proper delegation Dominic Ashley-Timms CEO, Notion
The standard corporate climate is a drag. Leaders increasingly say they feel burned out and workers say their managers are ineffective. Dominic Ashley-Timms, CEO of Notion, a performance consultancy, has an idea why: Managers are focused on putting out fires rather than empowering those they lead. I n the dynamic landscape of the modern workplace, the traditional model of management is showing signs of strain with reported rates of burnout at an all-time high. Against this backdrop, data indicates that only a small percentage of managers receive formal management training , and even fewer possess any management qualifications in the first place. As leaders grapple with increasing pressures, the rise of remote work and increasing rates of employee churn, it’s clear Recent studies highlight a concerning reality: Only a fraction of managers receive the necessary training to excel in their roles. According to the Chartered Management Institute’s recent Better Management Report , 82% of managers have not had any formal management and leadership training, and only half of the 18% who do receive any training go on to accomplish an associated qualification. This underscores a critical gap in preparing leaders for the complexities of their people-related responsibilities, which is having a knock-on effect on organizational retention — 50% that a paradigm shift is needed. The broken landscape
32 | April/May 2024
Leadership & Career
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