Becoming a manager
Becoming a manager changes the nature of your work: you now succeed through your team. Use the first months to listen, build trust and set clear ground rules.
You will need
- Management training or a mentor
- Time for team meetings
- Knowledge of the goals
Steps
Understand your new role
As a manager, your job is to enable your team to succeed. You will do less hands-on specialist work yourself.
Meet everyone individually
Clarify the goals
Agree on ground rules
Delegate
Give feedback
Deal with difficult situations early
Develop yourself
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