ALPSP tutors, Nancy Roberts and Clare Grist Taylor explore five things to remember when stepping into a management role in publishing.

 

Overview:

• Management as a learned skill distinct from technical expertise

• Importance of taking time to assess your team and organizational context

• Prioritizing communication, your team's development while maintaining your own professional well-being.

 

For further study, we invite you to review our Virtual Training curriculum where you can find Nancy and Clare's training courses: Introduction to People Management in Publishing and Management into Leadership in Publishing Programme. You may also find value in developing your skills through our International Mentorship Scheme.