A podcast host who has been exploring what it takes to be a good boss has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his findings. Andrew Palmer, management columnist for The Economist and host of the podcast Boss Class, says problems often arise when people are promoted into management – not because they are suited to it, but because they excelled in their previous role. The challenge is that the skills required to succeed in management can be very different from those needed in other positions. He spoke to us in Perspective.