Leadership has generally been understood to be a function of mobilizing subordinates to perform better. The leader must thus be adept at honing team skills, talent recruitment to ensure proper team composition, building trust and managing performance. However, a study conducted by McKinsey has clearly stated that beyond managing down, an effective leader also needs to perform the same upwards and sideways. Horizontal and upwards engagement is in fact more important for business and personal career success. Functions to engage with senior leadership involves a focus on the bigger issues, orientation towards the returns and working with service suppliers. Horizontal talent management encompasses skills such as storytelling, role modelling and walking the halls.

Source:https://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/leadership/why-effective-leaders-must-manage-up-down-and-sideways?cid=other-eml-ttn-mkq-mck-oth-1712

Uploaded Date:06 February  2018