Congratulations on your recent promotion into a leadership role! It’s an exciting transition but can also be overwhelming, especially if you’re new to managing a team.
1. Identifying Your Why.
One of the first things you need to do as a new manager is to identify your “why.” What is your team’s purpose? Understanding your team’s overarching goal and vision will guide your decision-making and help you lead clearly.
2. Setting Rules of Engagement.
Once you’ve identified your why, it’s essential to set clear rules of engagement for your team. Schedule a meeting to discuss your management style, expectations, and preferred modes of communication. Whether you prefer email, WhatsApp, or good old-fashioned face-to-face conversations, ensure your team knows how to reach you and what you expect from them.
3. Giving feedback is a crucial part of a manager’s role.
Please have regular one-on-one meetings with your team to ensure open communication and continuous improvement. Don’t only have this once a year or once a quarter.
4. Balancing Positive and Constructive Feedback
As a new manager, focusing only on improvement areas is easy. Remember to acknowledge and celebrate your team’s successes and catch them doing something right. By recognizing their achievements and identifying their blind spots, you can guide them towards success and prevent potential pitfalls. Transitioning into a managerial role is a challenging but rewarding experience. You can confidently lead your team and drive success by focusing on your team’s purpose, setting clear expectations, prioritizing feedback, and balancing positive and constructive criticism.
If you need more help:
- Book a discovery call to discuss a leadership program, a coaching program, or a keynote.
- Read our free e-book: Clockwork chaos, on the cost of Toxic leadership
- Listen to Leadership lyrics our Leadership podcast