Survey: 90% of Managers Struggling with 'Dual Roles,' Yet Team Success Remains Top Motivation

A survey of 300 managers conducted by IKUSA Inc. highlights a structural challenge: 90% are 'playing managers' who balance frontline tasks with management duties. Significant stress factors include delivering difficult feedback (50.3%) and workflow interruptions. Despite these pressures, 54.7% find the greatest joy in achieving goals as a team, and 63% would still recommend management roles to juniors. IKUSA promotes 'play-based' teambuilding to foster psychological safety and reduce manager fatigue.