Getting Ahead

<p>Most managers start their career at the operational level. As such they develop their leadership competencies from leading operational activities. However as they advance further in their organization the leadership competencies needed to lead effectively is different from the experience they’ve gained at the operational level. The role of managers at the senior level has a more strategic focus. The transition from an operational leadership role to a strategic leadership role is not as always easy. <br />This book discusses the difference between operational and strategic leadership roles. It explains how managers can develop their strategic leadership competencies. HR managers responsible for talent management programs will also find this book useful. This book can help them develop more effective talent development activities to groom managers for the strategic leadership role.</p>