Is My Employee Ready for a Leadership Role?

Whether you’re interested in promoting an employee into a leadership role or they have approached you, your first step is to consider if they are ready.

Because the role will differ from their current role, you need to make sure they have the proper skills to be an adequate leader to your team.

You can determine this by considering a few traits and factors.

Here are a few to consider:

• Your employee takes initiative to solve problems, make informed decisions, take on challenges, and  always comes up with new ideas.
• They have strong communication skills and are proven to be active listeners. This makes it easy for them to work and collaborate with team members.
• Empathy is something natural to them. This will help minimize any workplace conflict that may arise.
• They easily adapt to change and can overcome adversity.
• Their work ethic is strong, with the ability to help and mentor others.
• They understand your company’s goals and focus on achieving them to deliver results.

If your employee checks these boxes, they are likely ready for a leadership role.

What if they haven’t expressed interest in a leadership role?

"The best way to find out is to ask." -Harvard Business Review

Start by scheduling a meeting to have an open and honest conversation with them. Share your gratitude toward their work and why you feel they are ready to be a leader at your company.

Ask them about their career goals and aspirations and show them your support.

What happens when they are interested in leadership?

It’s important for you to clarify what their new responsibilities will be, along with the training they will receive. It’s likely that as they move into a role with more responsibility, they will need extra support.

But because of what they’ve proved so far and your careful deliberation, you can be confident in their transition.

If you’re looking for expert advice for your business, get in touch with MegaPay to ask how our team of specialists can help!