“I have a question…”

I’m a lot younger than all the people in the team I manage. I want to gain their respect and be able to lead them.

This is an example of a question we received from one of our members.

When you need more information on something specific or you’d like some guidance on how to approch a situation, use our “Ask Elizabeth & Jack” page to ask your question.

Your question will be anonymous and in total confidence.

There are occasions when it’s not appropriate to ask someone at work about an issue. Your boss may think you’re not up to the job if you mention it or maybe the obvious person to ask at work may be too close to the problem to give you a balanced view.

You may feel you need independent advice on the range of options you think you have and you want to get another view.

Friends and family may not be familiar with your management situation. In some cases, the topic may require friends and family to be unbiased and not favor you in their response.

We’ll get right back to you with an answer. If it’s a topic of general interest to managers, we may also write a 5-minute guide or a manager briefing. Be assured though, if we use your question in this way, we’ll change every possible facet of it so there will be no possibility that you and your company could be identified.

Ask a Question now!