First steps in a new managerial role

Manager who wants to make a good impression right from the first day should start with his own initiative. He should introduce himself to his colleagues and meet with his team as well as his direct supervisor. It means to show ability to be proactive and genuine interest in the new job. Is also very important to find as much information as possible about the company and the managerial role, its objectives and responsibilities right from the start. Changeboard.com summed up further advice:

Learn from your team

Get together with all its members and learn more about themselves and the company from them. Ask them to come up with ideas for improvement.

Set clear goals

Define goals for yourself and your team. Communicate about them and make sure your people understand the goals and want to participate.

Feel free to change

Feel free to use your experience and skills that helped you get your new role to changes.

Communicate with regard to others

Always express criticism in private and praise in public.

Do not take credit for your team's work

If you take the credit yourself, you lose the motivation of your people.

Do not engage in gossip

Maintain professionalism and do not let yourself to be be drawn into any office politics.

Maintain respect

Be respectful to all regardless of their position in the corporate hierarchy.

Be positive

Inspire others with positive attitude.

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Article source Changeboard - a global HR community
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