Commentary by management consultant Michael Wade on Leadership, Ethics, Management, and Life
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Management Question: Development
At which point does management's responsibility to develop an employee stop and the employee's responsibility begin?
2 comments:
Mary Jo Asmus
said...
Hi Michael,
I think development is a dance between a manager and an employee. Someone may take the lead and someone may follow, and they will switch those roles too. Management should not ever let up on supporting employee development and the smart employee will work hard to develop themself - always.
I like your point about dual responsibility. In general, I'd say that the person has the greater role if only out of self-interest. We never leave the role of student.
2 comments:
Hi Michael,
I think development is a dance between a manager and an employee. Someone may take the lead and someone may follow, and they will switch those roles too. Management should not ever let up on supporting employee development and the smart employee will work hard to develop themself - always.
Mary Jo,
I like your point about dual responsibility. In general, I'd say that the person has the greater role if only out of self-interest. We never leave the role of student.
Michael
Post a Comment