Ready to be a manager? 5 ways to prove you deserve the job

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• The rise of AI means reaching a management position can be tough.
• Outstanding candidates grab opportunities and learn from mistakes.
• The best managers are ambitious, collaborative, and growth-oriented.

Your career ambition is set -- 2026 is the year you'll move into a management position. However, evidence suggests the hard work has only just begun.

Tech analyst Gartner predicts that 20% of companies will flatten their organizational structures using AI through 2026, eliminating more than half of current middle management positions.

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If you've got an eye on one of the remaining management positions, you'll need to find a way to stand out from your competitors. Here are five ways to prove you're ready to become a ...