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Factors influencing the successful transition from managing self to managing others
Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2020.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/79649 Factors influencing the successful transition from managing self to managing others Sutherland, Margie ichelp@gibs.co.za Robertson, Kate UCTD Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2020. The literature shows that one of the biggest transitions in career growth is the step-up from managing self to managing others. The difficulty of this complex transition is attributed to the complexity of managing others, of learning new skills, and understanding the need to invest one’s efforts in managing others rather than their personal deliverables. The transition affects and is affected by a range of stakeholders. The experience of going through this transition is under-reported in the literature. This research aimed to understand the challenges faced and the factors influencing a positive transition through the experiences of recently appointed first-time managers. A qualitative study comprised of 13 semi-structured in-depth interviews with first-time managers who had recently gone through this transition. The analysis identified commonalities, themes and key insights that can assist individuals and organisations in finding ways to positively influence the transition. The results indicate the multiplicity of factors that influence this transition. The first-time manager learns best by doing but needs individual support from their line manager. The outcome from this research offers a model that illustrates how both individuals and organisations can overcome the hurdles and challenges faced when transiting from managing self to managing others. pt2021 Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) MBA Unrestricted 2021-04-22T10:33:26Z 2021-04-22T10:33:26Z 2021/04/14 2020 Mini Dissertation Robertson, K 2020, Factors influencing the successful transition from managing self to managing others, MBA Mini Dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/79649> http://hdl.handle.net/2263/79649 en © 2020 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Factors influencing the successful transition from managing self to managing others |
| title | Factors influencing the successful transition from managing self to managing others |
| title_full | Factors influencing the successful transition from managing self to managing others |
| title_fullStr | Factors influencing the successful transition from managing self to managing others |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors influencing the successful transition from managing self to managing others |
| title_short | Factors influencing the successful transition from managing self to managing others |
| title_sort | factors influencing the successful transition from managing self to managing others |
| topic | UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/79649 |