10 THINGS EVERY NEW MANAGER NEEDS TO KNOW
Even if the rest of your organization
borders on the dysfunctional, it doesn't
mean your department has to be that
way. Do everything you can to create
an environment in which the people on
your team are inspired to do their best.
If you wait until the rest of your company
catches up, you'll be waiting a very
long time. So, even if your boss, other
department heads or the senior team
haven't yet adopted these best practices,
you can take the lead. There are lots of
things you can do that are in your direct
control. In fact, all 10 things are in your
control!
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Work on your communication
skills every day.
Clarify roles and set expectations
early on.
Tackle the tough issues right away.
Be consistent in your
management style.
Play to people's strengths.
Get out of the way.
Treat people as individuals.
Work at being human.
Check in with yourself to see how
you're doing.
Make something happen in an
unexpected place.
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HAPPEN IN AN
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