I’m starting to manage a junior strategist - any good blog or book reccos for managerial tips?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Honestly, the golden rule always helps! Try to be clear with expectations and teach them as much as possible. Ask them what they want to learn more about and act as their champion.

like

Check out HBR classics - they have a few anthologies that collect the essential articles (monkeys, managing your boss, etc.)

like

Julian Cole provides some good resources for this very topic

like

Related Posts

Creative directors, do you like it when juniors bring you ideas that are not from a brief? Is there a good way to go about doing it?

like

Learned that I’ll be laid off next week. Setting up networking meetings now to find something new, but know it will take time. How do you explain a lay off or gap in employment to potential employers?

like

Hi every1.. is EY bonus a percentage of basic salary or CTC?

like

NOK next get in while ya can homies

like

Is AMS means prod support in TCS??

like
like

Looking for Insurance/ GuideWire Business Analyst jobs.
Any openings in the organisation for the same?
Kindly let me know, it would be of great help.
TIA!!

like

Thoughts on Zeno Group corporate team?

likefunny

Some guy I’ve been talking to on a dating app keeps making comments about applying to be my trophy husband…makes me go 🤨🧐🤔

funnylikesmart

Has anyone ever been pushed out after billing over 2400 hours?

like

How does one transition from a functional BA / delivery roles to a solution architect? Keen to get tips on where to start. Thank you.

like

Lots of bad talk on Laundry Sevice, but most are from a year ago. Anyone know how it is now? LA location specifically - thanks!

like

How is Hexaware

Looking for entry-level position referral to PwC CMAAS, lmk if you can help!

likefunny

Hey are there any Navy (military) pharmacist out there? How do y’all like it?

like

What repayment terms are you selecting? For context - taking out $130k and deciding between 7 year vs 10 year repayment terms. Have about $25k in savings and $14k in stocks

like

Everyone is posting these high salaries, not question the validity but any chance we can see a paystub (not your information) just the pay?

like

Hedge funds until last week: “it’s called capitalism, losers, you lose, you shut up 😂”

Hedge funds this week: “the mean wetail investors dinnit pway faiw 🥺”

likefunnysmart

What makes a good owner’s rep?

Additional Posts in Strategy & Planning

What is the Strategy team at BBH London like these days?

like

Is it possible to switch from PM/program management to strategy? Any advice?

like

What are some great newsletters to follow? Looking for unique POVs on culture, the internet, technology, and more.

like

If you’re pitching an acne brand do you focus on winning the teen market or try to reach a broader audience but risk appealing to no one?

like

Started my first job in advertising in paid social, but brand strategy is still my goal. Any advice or tips on how I can steer myself towards that direction?

like

Anyone else have a 'WTF am I even doing?' existential career crisis around the Senior Strat level? And what did you do about it. #help

like

Looking for brand strategists that focus on communications planning and strategic storytelling in pharma. Send me a message, even if you are not looking for a new opportunity. Would love to discuss your approach.

like

What other careers outside of our industry do you think our skills are suited for? 7 years in and starting to think advertising doesn’t really provide any real fulfillment for me outside of interacting with great people.

like

LA based strategy directors, or those that would like to be, DM me.

like

Is “associate strategy director” the same as “senior strategist”?

I'm hoping to eventually pivot into strategy. What’s the best route to get hired as a Strategist?

I currently help out my Strategy Director on little things (she likes my thinking) but am looking to do more projects both real and mock (to serve as portfolio pieces).

Any advice? Any resources on the best way to do this? TIA!

like

I don't know how to pitch strategy work to a client because I don't see the value myself.

I recognize I very well could be wrong so would want to better understand it using a current example if that's cool.

like

trying to find a few strong examples of serialized / episodic branded content. Any ideas?

like

Hello, I was wondering anyone could provide some career advice on my situation (continued below) Thank you!

like

Any Fishies here live in Kansas City?

like

Anyone know any great market research agency that would be a good fit for a smaller brand?

What would you qualify as differences between different levels of strategy leaders? Between director, group director and VP - what are the expectations, value and responsibilities that define progression between these roles?

Asking for a friend.

like

What is the brand strategy team like at BGB group in NYC? Pros and cons?

like

In one sentence, how would you describe the definition of an “insight” to someone outside of account planning/strategy?

In one sentence, how would you describe an “insight” to a fellow planner/strategist?

Curious if your approaches differ!

like

Anyone work in cause/purpose marketing (CSR type brand work)? Do these type agencies exist or is it typically in-house? Where are they located? Do you like what your doing?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal