When you are faced with potential discipline issues, take time to

• Thinking your current job knowledge and technical skills are enough to be a manager. Good management and people skills can be more important than technical skills.
• Failing to consult regularly with your boss, in an attempt to show that you can cope on your own.
• Approaching yo...

Leadership involves creating a compelling vision of the future, communicating that vision, and helping people understand and commit to it.

Meetings of all kinds, and regular ones in particular, are notorious for wasting people's time, so it's well worth mastering the skill of running effective meetings.

• Understand fully what your boss wants from you and your team so you'll be better able to meet with their approval.
• Ask your boss to coach or mentor you. You can usually learn a lot from him, but he may not be proactive about offering this. Think through things as far as...

There's only so much that you can achieve working on your own, that's why it's important to delegate effectively. To successfully delegate:

Teams are made up of individuals who have different outlooks and abilities, and are at different stages of their careers. Some may be challenged by the tasks you assign and need help while others may be unchallenged, and may be looking for opportunities to stretch their skills.