The document provides tips for first-time managers. It advises acknowledging that relationships with former peers have changed, focusing on team success using "we" instead of "I", delegating work to empower the team, finding a mentor for support, being consistent in decisions, realizing management requires different skills than individual roles, and focusing on goals over details which it leaves to the team.
3. Acknowledge That Relationships Have
Changed
As a first-time manager, you’re likely to find yourself managing
people who were once your peers. To prevent this from
becoming a problem, meet with all your direct reports as soon
as possible, set clear ground rules, and address the fact that the
relationship has changed.
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5. Start Saying “We” Instead Of “I”
t’s cliché, we know, but there is no “I” in “TEAM.” Technically,
there’s no “We” either, but that simple shift in language has a
profound effect on the cohesiveness, engagement, and success
of your team.
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7. Delegate
You can’t do it all, nor should you expect yourself to. Instead,
focus on completing the project successfully. To do that, you’ll
need to delegate a large portion of the work to your team
members.
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9. Find A Mentor
Don’t expect to have all the answers right away. Every first-time
manager needs a mentor to help them resolve issues that aren’t
addressed in the employee handbook.
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11. Be Consistent
Inconsistency can undermine your leadership ability and erode
the foundation on which your team operates. Take your time
before making decisions. And once you’ve made the decision,
stick to it unless there’s a problem.
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13. Realize That Management Requires A Different
Skillset
The skills that got you promoted are different than the skills
you’ll need as a first-time manager. Instead of being an
exceptional server, hostess, or barista, you now have to guide
others in those same roles. Seek out and embrace the new skills
that will make you the best manager possible.
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15. Focus On Goals Rather Than Details
As a manager, you’re the captain of the ship. It’s your job to
ensure that your cargo and crew reach port. To that end, you
need to focus on the ultimate goal — success — rather than
what’s going on in the engine room, the cargo hold, or the
galley. Leave the details to your trusted team and all will be
smooth sailing.
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