These tips were published by The Muse.
Praise what the team has achieved
Everyone likes praise, especially if they know they deserve it. Find out what the team is good at and what results they have achieved in the recent past, then praise the team members for this work. Thus, you will immediately gain their favour.
Embrace the culture of the team
Yes, as a new manager it is your job to introduce new perspectives. But in order to do that, you first need to embrace the established culture of the given team and become an insider of the group.
Be a genuinely full-value team member
Do not try to stand above the team. You can only establish effective cooperation with subordinates if you become a full-value member of the team and do not look down on them.
Be active in getting to know your new subordinates
Do not expect relationships with subordinates suddenly to develop by themselves or that they will be the ones initiating the connection. Be active, talk to subordinates, and try to get to know them on a personal, individual level.
Set up clear priorities for your team
No team can prosper without clearly defined priorities and values. Define the motto of your team and introduce a plan concerning what you will focus on as a group and what your key targets are.
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