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This article discusses the challenges that can arise when transitioning from a frontline role to a leadership role, and offers advice on how to support a worker with making that transition.
10+ Leadership Activities, Games & Exercises (Positive Psychology)
Positive Psychology has a comprehensive list of leadership activities to help individuals learn important skills to be effective leaders and to promote the growth and development of leadership teams. The activities on the list included informal ones “without the person realizing they are engaged in learning how to be a leader” and more structured activities such as workshops and situational activities. The article also links to a leadership workbook.
From worker to leader: Navigating the transition to frontline supervisor (Plant Services)
This comprehensive article addresses questions an employee may have when moving from frontline worker to manager such as how to make quick decisions, address conflict and coach their team. Organized into two parts, the article discusses the capabilities and essential skills of effective frontline leaders.
Frontline Manager: The Complete Leadership Guide (Proaction International)
Frontline workers who have made the transition to manager may benefit from this leadership guide, which goes into detail about the main responsibilities, qualities and best practices for a managerial role.
Frontline leadership training: 7 tips to develop effective leaders (Lingio)
This article provides tips for those who are in charge of the training and development of managers, and provides a guide to creating a frontline leadership training program.
How To Make the Transition To Management: 10 Steps for Success (Indeed)
Indeed has a list of 10 practical steps for those who have made the transition into management. Among the steps, it is recommended to make changes slowly and to schedule regular feedback sessions.
On the Transition from Management to Leadership (Medium)
Drawing on the personal experiences of the writer, who transitioned from frontline worker to leader, this article is divided into three sections. The first is on understanding and defining leadership, the second focuses on skills and responsibilities, and the last section offers the reader practical exercises to help them develop into the role of leader.
You’re managing a team of career counselors. What’s the most important skill you need to develop? (LinkedIn)
This listicle provides 6 important skills for those who manage career counsellors including communication skills, leadership skills and emotional skills.
Additional reading:
- Challenging times on the frontline – how to help your first-time managers thrive (LHH)
- Frontline leadership training: Why it matters and how to do it right (Axonify)
- How to Make the Mid-Career Leadership Transition (EWF International)