Challenges New Managers Face

Name: Challenges New Managers Face
Author: Patrick Giambalvo

Discover the challenges new managers face and the strategies to overcome them

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Making the transition from a team member to a manager can be difficult, especially when you may be managing your former colleagues. In the following lessons, you will learn the core principles for facing those challenges and the strategies you can use to become an effective leader. You will also learn how to use certain tools to become effective in your daily role. You just received a promotion and now have a team of your own to lead. All your hard work and high performance reviews have finally paid off. At this point, you might be asking yourself, do I know how to manage people? You may have only been a salesperson this far into your career, or maybe you're used to only being responsible for administrative work. So how do you adjust to this new role? Managing people and asserting authority isn't necessarily an easy task. What if you previously worked on the team you're leading for many years and befriended many of your colleagues? It might feel awkward now that you're suddenly their boss. Managing former colleagues can be challenging, so here are some steps to get you started with your transition. First, make the announcement of your new title. Most organizations have a process to handle this, but if your company doesn't, then the responsibility will most likely fall on you. Remember that change isn't always easy for people to adjust to. Make sure when you disclose this new information, you do it with others in mind. Don't just send an email or announce it in passing. Try scheduling a formal meeting to make your announcement and give your team a chance to provide feedback or ask questions. Avoid making major changes right away. If possible, try to avoid any big changes the first few months in your new role. Even if you have many great ideas, it might help your team adjust better if they aren't presented with too much change at once. Try to keep your team in the same or a similar routine they were used to previously. As time goes on and you gain their trust, it will be easier to start implementing new practices. You can also announce your expectations without necessarily coming across as too demanding. Pose your new ideas as suggestions in the beginning. After you take enough time to evaluate how your team will adjust, then you can start asserting your authority to implement the change. Display influential leadership. Diplomacy and respect are keys to establishing your authority through influence. Your team shouldn't view you as a dictator who barks orders at everyone. In this new role, you may feel inclined to be more assertive than you normally are, but it isn't necessary or helpful. You should be consistent in your leadership and display the same qualities that you expect from your team, such as honesty, integrity and good communication. Your role on the team is to provide the tools necessary for your staff to succeed, not to be a hammer. Address any disgruntled employees. It's important to address any employee that isn't handling your transition well. Maybe they were also considered for your position and you were chosen over them, or maybe they aren't adjusting well to your authority because you used to be equals. Whatever the reason, try to empathize with your employee. They may not act as a team player after the disappointment. So be proactive and make sure to provide them with the tools necessary to succeed. If their disgruntled behavior starts to affect you and your team, you might have to notify higher management. Monitor their performance and take note of any negative interactions they may be having with your other team members. Disgruntled employees can be problematic, especially if their work also suffers. Adjusting to being a manager is not always a smooth transition. It's your responsibility to develop a certain skill set to effectively manage your staff.

Intermediate Provider : Patrick Giambalvo 4 Lessons · 14m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese

Course Description

In this module, you will learn how to face the challenges that come with managing others and the strategies you can use to become an effective leader. You will also learn how to assert authority, develop your personal effectiveness in your daily role and how to lead a team effectively.

What You'll Learn

Lead a team toward a set goal
Identify the traits of successful managers
Display influential leadership
Adjust to managing people and assert authority
Develop your personal effectiveness in your daily role

Key Takeaways

New managers face specific challenges when they begin managing others, and there are strategies to address them and become effective leaders.
Adjusting to managing people and asserting authority is part of the transition into a management role.
Developing personal effectiveness supports a manager in their daily role.
Leading teams successfully and displaying influential leadership are core skills covered in this module.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This module is designed for new managers facing the challenges that come with managing others and wanting to become effective leaders.

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn how to lead a team toward a set goal, identify the traits of successful managers, and display influential leadership, as well as how to assert authority, develop your personal effectiveness, and lead a team effectively.

What topics does the course cover?

The course covers adjusting to managing people and asserting authority, developing personal effectiveness, leading teams successfully, and includes a Test Your Knowledge section.

What skills will I gain?

You will build skills in people management, handling unit management, management effectiveness, management training and development, positive management leadership, and problem management.