This document provides tips for progressing to a management role, including taking on more responsibility, outlining clear goals, having a role model, staying knowledgeable about your industry, being mindful of colleagues, looking for leadership roles, and connecting with recruiters for professional development and job opportunities.

1. MANAGEMENT
PROGRESSING TO
MANAGEMENT

2. “I am not afraid
of an army of
lions led by a
sheep; I am
afraid of an
army of sheep
led by a lion.”
- Alexander the Great

3. Becoming a manager is a common
aspiration for a lot of people, but it
is a task easier said than done.
It requires a lot of hard work as
well as some luck along the way.

4. HERE’S HOW TO
DO IT!

5. 01TAKE ON MORE
RESPONSIBILITY
Always be willing to take on extra tasks and
responsibilities in the workplace.
Not only does this allow you to develop your
skills, it shows your colleagues and managers
that you have the initiative to progress.

6. 01TAKE ON MORE
RESPONSIBILITY
Volunteer your time to as many tasks as you
can... as often as you can. Just make sure you
can always deliver what you promise and don’t
spread yourself too thin.

7. 02
It’s important to set your goals clearly - not just
for yourself but also to your manager or mentor.
This way you have a clear idea in your mind, and
your manager will be able to get behind you and
offer support in progressing.
OUTLINE YOUR
GOALS

8. 02
Try making a list of goals and then discuss them
with your mentor or manager. They may be able
to offer advice to refine these goals.
OUTLINE YOUR
GOALS

9. 03
When aiming to progress, it can often be helpful
to have role model to emulate - someone who
sets a good example in their management style.
Selecting a manager or senior member of
your organisation will make it easier for you to
learn how to progress within your particular
environment.
HAVE A
ROLE MODEL

10. 03
Observe their professional behaviour and even
discuss with them what they think makes them
successful - look for ways to follow this example.
HAVE A
ROLE MODEL

11. 04
Being up to date on the current events in your
industry can be a valuable tool in making yourself
as valuable as possible to the business.
The better you are at your job as well as your
knowledge of the industry will add more value
to you personally, increasing the chance of you
progressing.
READ AROUND
YOUR WORK

12. 04
Make sure you keep up to speed on the industry
news, the actions of competitors and also the
general goings on within the organisation.
READ AROUND
YOUR WORK

13. The way you work with your colleagues can play
a vital role in whether or not you can progress to
management.
Knowing your peers and their individual
personalities will not only help you work better as
a cohesive unit, it will also mean a better working
relationship if you do progress to be a leader.
BE MINDFUL OF
YOUR COLLEAGUES
05

14. 05
Be approachable, listen and communicate well
with your team. Always treat them as you would
wish to be treated too.
BE MINDFUL OF
YOUR COLLEAGUES

15. 06
It’s important to always keep an eye out for any
positions of leadership within projects or tasks
that are happening within your department.
This will show senior staff that you are prepared
to take on the responsibility to lead, as well as
developing your skills for management.
LOOK FOR
LEADERSHIP ROLES

16. 06
Spearheading projects is a great way to develop
your management skills, especially in planning,
communication and problem solving.
LOOK FOR
LEADERSHIP ROLES

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