"Overall, nearly two-thirds (62%) of respondents admitted that, although they are responsible for one or more direct reports, they lack genuine power and authority within their organisation. Managers with 1 - 3 years of experience were most likely to feel like "fauxthority figures", with 72% admitting they are responsible for people but feel powerless. By contrast, just 66% of managers with less than six months' line management experience - and 63% of those with 6-12 months' line management experience - said the same"
"When line managers were asked about factors that could be deepening the "authority gap": More than 8 in 10 (83%) said they believe that authority increases in line with tenure Nearly 7 in 10 (69%) said more training would help them feel more confident and authoritative at work 43% said they don't think their personality lends itself naturally to line management or leadership Over a third (36%) said they feel people doubt their authority because of their age"
Over 500 UK line managers were surveyed and a pronounced 'authority gap' was identified, where managers hold responsibility without genuine decision-making power, budget control, or influence over team objectives. Sixty-two percent of respondents said they lack genuine power despite managing direct reports. Managers with 1–3 years' experience reported this most (72%), while those with under six months and 6–12 months reported 66% and 63% respectively. Eighty-three percent said authority increases with tenure; 69% said more training would boost confidence and authority; 43% felt personality was a poor fit for leadership; 36% felt age prompted doubts about their authority. Employers can address this through training and support.
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