I have a chance to be a Director, potentially VP, but I need to work smarter. I think.
I have the knowledge and the presence I've been told, it's been made clear to me that I'm someone headed for senior leadership, but I feel some things are going to make it a little more difficult of a transition.
I need to learn to delegate better, as a career specialist, I know the work, I know what needs to be done, but I find it harder to be clear what I need from others so that I can lead while they deliver on the work. Sometimes my asks land awkwardly, I feel some guilt in a sense, maybe a lack of confidence that this should be something that lands with me and handing off that responsibility is somehow the wrong thing. If that makes sense. Not being able to delegate effectively I feel is tying me down to work that others should be doing, how can I get better at delegating? Freeing myself up to be at more strategic/leadership level?
I need to deliver my knowledge more effectively. I see many mistakes, misunderstandings and bad approaches to the work that need good feedback and coaching/guidance, which is what I'm expected to do, but I feel the more the time or detail I spend on it, it's not taken seriously, or it doesn't land. Maybe this is similar to point 1, but im feeling sometimes as if I'm giving feedback upwards but it should feel lateral.
It looks like I'll ultimately end up in senior leadership in the next 12-18mos, but to deliver the best I can I feel like I need to free myself up from the day to day workload and position myself at a higher, more strategic level, any tips for making this transition?