Things Managers Regret

Just like ‘old blue eyes’ managers have expressed a few regrets about the direction their careers have taken, the situation they are in today and what they would like to change about their working lives. The following responses are extracted from the Chartered Management Institute survey. If any of the statements ring any bells with you, take heart, it is never too late to make changes and achieve success on your own particular career highway.

Managers wish they had:

·  Gained more qualifications ·  Had better work-life balance ·  Been more ambitious ·  Been more career-focused ·  Been more confident ·  Been their own boss ·  Done more networking ·  Blown their own trumpet more ·  Boosted their IT skills ·  Bought a suit sooner ·  Changed career direction ·  Got qualifications earlier on career

·  Delegated more ·  Enjoyed it more ·  Given more back to society ·  Got a mentor or coach to help them ·  Learnt another language ·  Had a career plan ·  Managed their time better ·  Not got so stressed over things ·  Pushed themselves mmore ·  Taken more risks ·  Worked closer to home ·  Worked fewer hours

 Source:  Chartered Management Institute