Author Profile Picture

Raymond Wilson

Read more from Raymond Wilson

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-1705321608055-0’); });

Tips for first-time managers

default-16x9

If you have been recently promoted to your first management position, remember that there are many things to learn in the process and you’ll have to make sure that you cut down on the unnecessary mistakes you have made before reaching this position. Apart from this, this post will have some important tips that should be on your mind while you’re enjoying a management position and trying to reach new heights.

1. Ego should not accompany you

You have been promoted to the management positions for the first time, and it is possible that ego might pop up in your mind and force you to do things rudely. Avoid making this mistake because that has ruined the respect and ability of many managers.

Also, you do not share a special privilege, and even if you do, the ego can spoil everything in no time. So, distance yourself from Ego and work respectably.

2. Meet new Expectations with your existing strengths

Being a leader gives you an excuse to face new challenges on a regular basis and come up with ways in which you can tackle them. In this case, your existing strengths will help you in fishing the difficulties in the best possible way and coming up with solutions that can help you stay strong and reap the benefits of the same.

3. Establishing a strong relationship with customers and your team

In the case of your team, you need to earn their trust, and that is not an easy task. You’ll have to let them know that you’re smart enough to be a leader and good enough to be their friend. Earning their trust is the most difficult task for a first-time manager, and if you can achieve it, success will be on your side.

In the case of customers, you’ll face some challenges but establishing and maintaining a strong relationship with them should not be a problem for you. For instance, if you’re planning to meet your customers overseas, you can make them feel better in their country. For example, if you’re visiting New Zealand to meet a client, look for Auckland venue hire and give them an additional level of comfort at your expense. Remember that your clients’ comfort should be on your priority list if you want to establish a strong relationship with them.

4. Appreciation and feedback

Appreciate your team members when they do something good. Employees love it, and it boosts their morale.

At the same time, you should ask for feedback from your team members and customers. To be a great manager, it is important to know how your team and your customers feel about your communication and interaction with them.

One Response

  1. I regularly do an exercise
    I regularly do an exercise with first line supervisors and team leaders that discusses their responsibilities – to senior management; to their staff; and to themselves. It becomes an extremely useful template.

    Please find the consolidation of a number of clients work at http://www.abctrainingsol.co.uk/managementskills1.html – entitled ‘Responsibilities of a first line Manager’

Author Profile Picture
Newsletter

Get the latest from TrainingZone.

Elevate your L&D expertise by subscribing to TrainingZone’s newsletter! Get curated insights, premium reports, and event updates from industry leaders.

Thank you!