Holding a managerial position is never an easy responsibility. And even if you have all the resources you need, handling it for the first time feels like you’re jumping off a plane with your parachute on. Basically, you’re tasked to look over a group of employees and see to it that they will function efficiently. And if something goes wrong, you are accountable for all the drawbacks to your superiors and must look for solutions to rectify.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by these duties, don’t you think? But don’t be disheartened just yet as we are going to share to you some tips in this entry that you can use to become an effective new manager.
Let’s begin…
Listen To What Experienced Managers Have To Say
Always treat the advice of veteran managers as treasure. So learn from what they have to say and absorb the knowledge they will impart to you. Here are the top words of advice a veteran manager can share with a new manager:
- Learn more about the company’s operation.
- Manage time properly.
- Be a proactive listener.
- Learn how to motivate your team members.
- Don’t act like you know everything.
- Learn to share the credit to those who deserve it.
- Learn to delegate tasks effectively.
- Continue to learn more and be a more effective new manager than you are now.
To Be Able To Manage Effectively, You Have To Be In The Middle
As a new manager, you have to realize you are a connection between the senior management and the employees. So you must be able to hear both sides of the workforce and adapt to the needs of both. How you handle and establish a relationship on both levels will go a long way.
Don’t Isolate Yourself In The Confines Of Your Own Room, You Won’t Learn Anything From That
Try to be exposed and get the feel of the working environment even more. That way, you’ll be able to have a firsthand account on the business operation and connect to the employees from different levels. And as a result, you’ll be able to develop a managing strategy that will benefit everybody and the entire company.
More Management Tips
And lastly, here are some more tips that you need to remember to become an effective new manager:
- Earn the respect and confidence of your superiors.
- Ensure your department has the necessary tools and money that you need in order to operate.
- Don’t disregard problems, try to identify them beforehand and look for a solution immediately.
- Create a culture of urgency.
- Don’t be afraid to question past practices that might hinder in the success of the company.
- Highlight efficient practices and implement them.
- Don’t hesitate to guide others if they seek your guidance. There is no “I” in “TEAM”, so try to assist your team members whenever you can.
- And most importantly, take the initiative and don’t just rely on instructions from your senior managers.
Please check out LEADx’s Ultimate Guide to New Manager Training for additional tips and pointers.