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Advice for new managers
28-Oct-2010
Unfortunately, most new managers are left to sink or swim when they get
promoted into a leadership role. The data is revealing, 40% of new
executives don’t last 18 months. Why do so many companies tolerate the
lost time, lost opportunities, lost money, and of course the inevitable
heartache that comes with results like this?
Hopefully your company knows how to effectively mentor you into your new
role, but if not, here are some suggestions to help you make a
successful transition to senior leadership from the book The Next Level
Change your mindset.
You probably got promoted because you have a reputation for being a “go
to person” – a person who works hard and gets things done. However, if
you want to be an effective leader, you must stop being so self-reliant
and instead focus on “building a team of go to people.” You don’t “do
the work” anymore - you need to “get things done through others.” You
make the transition from using your functional skills - to supporting
other people to use theirs.
Do what only you can do.
With each promotion, the scope of work expands. Instead of one or two
areas, you are now expected to deliver results on multiple fronts. Ask
yourself, “What can I, and only I do, that will produce the greatest
results?” Focus on performing those tasks that only someone in your
role can do. Leverage your people and resources to get the other things
done.
Focus on what, not how.
Set clear goals. Provide clear directions. Put the right systems and
performance measures in place. Hold people accountable. Provide
support. Now, step back and let your team figure out how to do it.
They’ll develop faster and you’ll get more done. Yes, you are
accountable for the results of your team’s work, but don’t try to
control everything that happens. You may think your way is the right
way - but it’s not the only right way.
Learn to say “No”
Set some boundaries and build some routines that give you a chance to
renew so you show up physically and mentally at your best. If you keep
adding more things on your plate you will crash and burn. Ask your boss
what is truly important to them and focus on doing just that. Say no
to everything else.
Look at the bigger picture.
Don’t get stuck in your own silo. Recognize that there are other
agendas than yours. Ask other managers what success looks like for them –
and what is working and what is not working for them. Take an
outside-in perspective to determine where and how you need to contribute
for the benefit of the wider team.
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