This text is based on an article on Entrepreneur.com.
A manager will increasingly become only a coach and mentor
A manager no longer has to be the person with the best hard skills and technical knowledge in the entire team. In today’s world, this is often not even possible. In the future, managers will be expected more than ever to act primarily as coaches who guide and mentor subordinates and enable them to work independently.
Emphasis on sustainable work and mental health will continue to grow
Sustainable work, harmony between personal and professional life, and attention to mental health are key topics. Today there are still managers who pay little attention to these issues; however, ten years from now, such people will no longer occupy leading positions. This will happen not only because employee expectations and demands will increasingly centre around these topics, but also because companies themselves are realising that investment in mental health and employee well-being yields tangible economic benefits.
Processes will need to become increasingly flexible
The rapid changes we experience today will become even faster. The processes companies implement within their structures and apply across individual teams will have to become significantly more flexible so that they can quickly adapt to unexpected developments.
Education is a necessity, not a benefit
Continuous employee education and development will no longer be perceived as optional benefits. Technological progress is advancing so rapidly that anyone who fails to engage in ongoing learning will soon lose competitiveness in the labour market, regardless of their position. Managers must adapt to this trend and place much greater emphasis on systematic employee development and lifelong learning.
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