- Most knowledge workers commence work based solely on their individual personal skills and technical knowledge, be they doctors, lawyers, engineers, journalists, etc
- While performing some tasks individually, many tasks require working in teams led by others (Knowledge worker)
- At some point they will be asked to lead such a team either around a task or in an ongoing role. This requires people skills in addition to technical skills (Team Leader)
- At a further point they may be asked to take on a management role with delegated authority for a group of people, including selection, performance rating, accountability for input costs and outcomes, etc (Manager 1)
- At a further point they may be asked to lead other managers, team leaders and individuals (Manager 2)
- Some people are asked to take on Executive roles leading managers
When AchieveChange is coaching Managers and Executives it may be advantageous to work more broadly with their team, in establishing their joint goals and objectives and how they may be better achieved.