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Employee development is an underlying theme in our animal health industry. Collectively, we are challenged to find enough veterinarians and technicians ready to provide full veterinary services. Beyond the science, we face challenges to identify aspects of professional roles and improve the ongoing need to cultivate opportunities for personal development and practice succession. Plus, we must still adjust to societal work-life balance expectations and meet rapid technological advancements head-on.
Jason Zickerman recognizes the need for managers to grow and develop into leaders in their organizations. In this article, he shares effective strategies that can help cultivate quality managers beyond those whose organic skills come naturally.
Source: Entrepreneur, December 3, 2024. Link. Key takeaways from Zickerman’s article:
- Empower managers with autonomy and big-picture projects to foster leadership thinking.
- Invest in emotional intelligence and strategic training to build future leaders’ key skills.
- Model integrity and offer mentorship to inspire leadership growth within your organization.
Developing managers into leaders is not just about filling a future role within the executive suite but also about creating a culture of personal growth, empowerment and excellence.”
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