Feeling a little lost. Playing the manager role on a project and leading a team of 7. I report directly into an associate partner but running the entire client engagement on my own. I feel like I am not learning anything from them, no mentorship or guidance. I feel like I haven’t grown at all in the past 6-8 months. I’m someone who learns by doing. How can I grow and learn? 😭

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Ask your team for feedback. Work with them on that. Sometimes leadership can’t provide you the coaching you feel like you need for a multitude of reasons.

Keep on trucking!

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You’re growing. Are you uncomfortable leading? You’re out of your comfort zone. You’re learning

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Honestly I’ve learnt from just this screenshot too. I’m literally that lost. 😭

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I’m guessing you work at IBM. Upsell simply means listening to the client issues and figuring out what additional services you can provide them. Know your offering portfolio in and out and always keep the “yes, I can help you with that” hat on.

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I don’t work at IBM

What firm? McK?

Do you already have a good relationship with the associate partner? 6 months is a long time, especially in consulting.

I suggest the following:
Build or strengthen your relationship.
Demonstrate that you are delivering strong client work.
Proactively discuss what sort of feedback you are looking for, then follow up and ask for it.
Share your professional goals with them.

You are the owner of your career, so don’t hesitate to ask for what you need!

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