First-time managers - and unfortunately sometimes even those who are experienced - often enter new positions with the notion that everything must change. They believe that they were hired to correct the company or team's current inefficient operations, which may be true. However, this is no reason to disrespect the new team, its work and the former manager. If you behave like everyone except you is incompetent, your new team will not like or trust you. And even your new superiors will notice soon.
Efforts to change everything at once is just one example of how to start off on the wrong foot in a new managerial role. There are other, equally dangerous, examples of bad behavior by new managers that you should watch out for. The PM Hut warns us about the following mistakes.
Do not flaunt your superiority
New managers are often uncertain about their roles and counter any arguments by saying they are the ones in charge. However, this will immediately undermine the authority you have not even established yet.
Do not say that nothing will change
You would be lying because something always changes. Maybe you really think there won't be any changes at the outset, but the opposite will soon become apparent.
Do not start with immediate restructuring
Do not overreach into unknown territory. A new manager should first plan changes and examine their purpose in the particular environment. You will not only need a certain amount of time, but also the help of your team to do this.
Do not only listen to the strongest voices
People who remain silent usually have the most to say. Do not get carried away by those who speak the loudest at the beginning.
Do not forget about your team
Some managers are so passionate about their new role that they begin to study the business of their new employer very carefully. However, at the same time, they completely forget about their people and their responsibility to manage them.
Do not try to make friends with everybody
This mistake is most often made by managers who become the new boss of their former colleagues. Your relationship has to change because you are no longer one of them.
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