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Managing overconfident team members requires fostering a culture of respect for expertise while addressing gaps in knowledge—effective strategies include encouraging humility, facilitating mentorship, and emphasizing the value of collective wisdom.

Summary

  1. Junior staff may overestimate their expertise.
  2. Misjudged abilities can disrupt team dynamics.
  3. Active management aligns focus on goals.
  4. Promote professional development for self-awareness.
  5. Regular discussions enhance learning from others.
READ: How to manage team members who think they know more than they do

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