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The power skills 

The jump from management to executive level involves spending less time on budgets and performance and more time talking and thinking about people, says Blair Mcpherson.

By Blair McPherson | 16 December 2022

The most difficult stage of leadership development is the jump from management position to executive level.

The very capable manager with an impressive track record soon discovers that the skills that got them the executive post are not enough at this level.

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Popular articles by Blair McPherson

  1. Should they stay or go?
  2. Can local authorities thrive on chaos?
  3. The bitterest conflict is often internal conflict
  4. I haven't got time for this
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