Managing people is more challenging than managing projects due to the ongoing responsibility and the need to ensure the well-being and development of team members.
Building trust with a new team involves showing respect, being open to learning, and asking for feedback, as creating a safe and supportive environment encourages team members to be honest and open about their needs and challenges.
Deep dives
Challenges of Being a New Manager
Becoming a manager for the first time comes with surprises, rewards, and challenges. Managing people is more challenging than managing projects due to the ongoing responsibility and the need to ensure the well-being and development of team members.
Importance of Building Trust
Building trust with a new team involves showing respect, being open to learning, and asking for feedback. By creating a safe and supportive environment, managers can foster trust and encourage team members to be honest and open about their needs and challenges.
Gender Bias and Learning to Lead
Gender bias can make the transition into a management role more difficult for women. Subtle acts of exclusion can hinder the development of women leaders. It is important for women considering management positions to be aware of the challenges they may face and prepare for them.
Navigating the Shift to Management
Transitioning from an individual contributor to a manager involves a mental transformation. It requires developing a managerial style while still staying true to oneself. The challenge lies in finding a balance between leveraging past experiences and seeking new ways to lead effectively.
Managing for the first time can be stressful. Sometimes it’s because of others, but often it’s because of the misconceptions many people bring into the job. Three new managers speak candidly about the surprises, the rewards, and the challenges of leading.
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