Do you really always have to follow strict procedures?
"I inherited a bad team."
And if it were not for so bad HR processes, all would be fired, right?
"I am new here and I did not go through any training."
That sounds like a legitimate objection. Every manager should, however, be prepared to take the responsibility for his own development.
"Many managers are worse than me."
Are not your kids giving you the same excuses? What do you tell them on it?
-kk-