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I was one of those 20-year old directors with 70 direct reports. (Very long story).
No I don’t think I was too young. But I do think that it would have helped to be assigned a mentor that was interested in my success.
My boss at the time only spoke in riddles and when the politics changed - I could have used someone that had the experience.
But I was also someone who studied leadership at the Ba and master degree level prior to the role.
I’m not sure if I would suggest someone lead that young if they haven’t done some learning in their own.
If we pair new employees with co workers for training and retention, we should be doing the same with our leaders.
I don't think someone would be incapable as a manager simply because of their relative youth. But it's true that they would have not have had a lot of time to gain experience. Having said that, there would surely be cases where someone who knew the work, and could work with people, would be qualified to lead while still in their 20s.
Depends on the person and depends on the age of the people managing them.
At my current role one of my seniors who is in their 20s has told me unprompted and aggressively “you need to respect me”
They also have referred to themselves as a hooker, and they have also had sexual relations with people at the office. They have also done drugs during a company meeting, and there is more where I don’t feel like typing it all out. So like I said it depends.
Without the proper training yes. I was in the military and those leaders are also in their 20s. Huge difference in the quality once they get some training. (I was one of them)
No, some people are natural leaders. Regardless of age, a new manager should be given a good role model/mentor who can provide coaching.
Absolutely. Our industry requires experience.
Not necessarily however I feel one needs adequate experience first