How to Adjust to a Management Position

Female: Have you recently been promoted to a leadership position? Congratulations. Coach Judith Wright shows some important information to keep in mind while learning new management roles.

Judith: You just rose into a management position. That is great, but you also have to recognize something has changed. One is you are a manager. You are no longer one of the guys or one of the girls. That you have to recognize that your job is different now and that is not of being liked. It is about getting the job done and being respected. On other hand, do not get too arrogant, “Hey, I am the manager and you are the PA’s and you are going to make this happen to over compensate. To try to get that respect, just form a new team. You are the leader and you are helping those people get the job done and use them well. They are experts of what they are doing. Ask them, “What do you think is the best way to get this job done? What do you think we need to do in order to be successful or protected of that?” You use those ideas, give them the help and the resources and the tools and encourage them that they need to that job, they will look good. They will get the job done and that will make you look good. Now I have a new choice of satisfying relationship with the manager which is his or her team.

Female: Are you a newly-made manager or seasoned pro? Share your stories and most valuable advice right here on People Jam.


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