Looking for advice. I am a new manager at a T2 strategy firm. I have been in this role for about 6 months now (was previously in IT implementation consulting), however I still find myself struggling with pace of strategy projects and sometimes even following directions of partners/directors. I now sense frustration in partners and directors, which in turn is leading to more anxiety, ultimately affecting my work. (Contd)

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Honestly, in the worst case of your performance, ride it out until you get pushed out to get the benefit of brand + exit. Plus who knows, by that time you might be up to speed. 🤷‍♂️

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Can totally relate. Went from implementation ops to strategy and it’s been a pretty steep learning curve. The expectations are higher and the timelines are shorter. Be kind to yourself and remember that they hired you for your potential. There’s also no shame in asking more experienced junior resources for guidance.

And to all the people who want to do strategy believing their implementation experience warrants a lateral (I was one of them), the grass is always greener.

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You prob need a full yr to get acclimated

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What specifically about the pace has been difficult? Is it too many hours? Or are you struggling to keep up with the conversation? Not clear what your action items are?

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We do, but I was recently given a feedback by the partner that I was slowing everyone down with my questions. So I have limited my asks now.. As i write this, I feels like I have entered a downward spiral. In order to learn, I need either time or some guidance. Since I don’t have both, my learning is ‘slow’, which frustrates partners/directors, which in turn puts me under a spot light, leading to more anxiety and further worsening of performance.

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It’s the disadvantage in advantage of getting exposed to partners and directors so early in new gig. If I am you, I would find a good mentor in the firm and have honest conversations. You might get a hall pass since you are new the first year. Use it to learn and turn the ship around.

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They could just have unreal expectations. It’s not an impossible job. Probably just need to learn to manage the competing priorities a bit better

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It feels like I have reached the max of my capabilities, as no matter how much more effort I put in, I always fall short of partners’ or my own expectations.
I am now seriously considering of leaving strategy consulting for good and going back to where I came from, to put an end to this painful journey. Will it be a rash decision at this point, given that I am just 6 months in a new company/role? Shouldn’t I be expecting my situation improved by now in this new role?

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