Making work role transitions more successful: The importance of appropriate training

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Challenges are inherent with any transition to a new work role. With appropriate training and support mechanisms in place, anxieties can be reduced so that individuals become better prepared to meet objectives and make the transition successful.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2018), "Making work role transitions more successful: The importance of appropriate training", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 32 No. 2, pp. 28-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-01-2018-0006