How to Manage ‘Invisible Transitions’ in Leadership

For many, the new year may mean a change in responsibilities, but taking on a substantial new role without a change in title or authority can be difficult. Survey results show that leaders experience such transitions as 27% more difficult to navigate than formal ones. In this article, the authors describe ways to help leaders manage this type of transition, with communication playing a key role: “Especially when a new job title and a formal promotion are missing, good communication — including soft skills, such as being a good listener and exercising diplomacy — can mean the difference between developing an effective team that trusts your leadership and an ineffective one that doesn’t.”