Do you remember how you landed your first management role?

5 Comments

1. Erin-Kate WhitcombJanuary 23,2024 at 5:53AM UTC

   I think it’s great that you know you want to do this! I highly recommend that you let your manager know of your aspirations and see if you can develop a path together. I also recommend finding a mentor outside of your current job, particularly someone who is doing something you’d like to be doing. Developing management skills takes some support and encouragement and your desire to learn will go a long way.

2. Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachJanuary 24,2024 at 12:11PM UTC

   This is so wonderful that you want to make a difference in coaching and developing others.

   1- have you vocalized this to your manager/senior leaders? This should be on every mid year/annual performance review you have and I would bring up this goal and share what you are doing to develop management skills on a monthly basis even. If you've only shared it one or two times, it isn't enough. It may sound redundant to you but think of your managers POV - they have a lot going on. It's up to you to make sure this goal is known, take steps reinforcing it to them while actively demonstrating you are taking your own steps to get there (without needing to be hand held)

   You will get your chance! Make sure you are vocal and actively preparing for your opportunity.

3. Farah BajwaJanuary 31,2024 at 8:00PM UTC

   My first management role came out of my proactively volunteering to bridge a gap.

   Hired on as a project engineer and a week later the engineering manager quit. It was a small family owned business. The manager reported to the president. At the time the president was traveling a lot so there was no one to oversee the daily stuff. So I spoke with my team first (which consisted of specialized design engineer" I was the new person who'd only been there for two months so I needed their buy-in. I pitched it to them that since I was the project engineer, I acted like the team glue anyway and they were ok that I'd take on an acting role because they could see how the team was performing inefficiently due to the lack of communication with the president. So I approached the president and a week later they posed a counter offer: I take on the role formally and we'd test it for 6 months. If I liked it and they liked how I led, it would be come permanent. And it did. I definitely felt imposter syndrome but that eventually faded. And later I received the best compliment ever from one of my engineers: that I was the best manager she'd ever had! :-D

   Find ways to state your interest to those with the power to make those decisions. Network and establish relationships with them. If they feel your skills are lacking, ask them what you need to work on to be eligible. If you feel they aren't supporting you in your growth, then its time to look outside.

4. Nixia SilfiaJanuary 23,2026 at 10:11PM UTC

   It's great to hear your journey, Farah! Your proactive approach to management is inspiring. I can relate to the feeling of imposter syndrome; it’s something many of us face when stepping into leadership roles. In Germany, I've found that networking within your company and expressing your interest in leadership opportunities can open doors. Additionally, seeking feedback from mentors can be invaluable. Remember, every experience is a step toward growth. If you're looking for resources, check out https://spinmacho.com.de for career advice and support. Keep pushing forward!

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