10X Growth Strategies E17 - The Leadership Pipeline (Author - Ram Charan et. al) - with Nishant Saxena
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Jul 1, 2021 
Nishant Saxena, CEO of International Markets at Cipla, shares valuable insights from 'The Leadership Pipeline' by Ram Charan. He discusses the common pitfalls that skilled employees face when transitioning to management roles. Nishant emphasizes the importance of mastering competencies to avoid stagnation in careers and the need for effective communication in high-performing teams. He also advocates for cultivating leadership from within organizations, highlighting the role of mentorship and personal growth in developing future leaders.
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Analyst-to-Manager Transition Story
- Many fast-growing employees struggle transitioning from analyst to manager roles.
- Nishant shares experience with smart analysts failing to become effective managers due to different skill sets needed.
Key Advice for New Managers
- First-time managers must delegate meaningfully, avoiding doing subordinates' work.
- They should take full accountability, moving focus from doing tasks to ensuring results.
Busting Barriers Among Units
- To bust barriers, set clear aligned KRAs that unify departmental goals.
- Use empathy to understand others' views and creativity to find resourceful solutions.
