First Time Manager: A Practical Guide (Optimise Book 1)

A promotion into a management role will be different from any promotion you’ve had as an individual contributor. The transition into management is exciting, but also difficult. Learning about the manager role beforehand can help you transition more successfully., Despite the promotion, some new managers make the mistake of trying to continue doing their old job. They find the transition from doing the work to managing the work a difficult one to make., Sometimes individuals are promoted because they’re good at what they do and the progression into management seems logical, from an organizational perspective. Some individuals are promoted simply because a manager is needed. And some people assume the position and responsibilities of manager in addition to their normal role, without any formal promotion. These routes into management aren’t easy for the individual being promoted because they don’t take into consideration the person’s ability or suitability to manage., Whether you’re considering a career move into management or have already accepted your first management role, exploring what it means to be a manager is a good idea. Knowing what to expect and what mistakes to avoid will help you make a more successful transition into your new role., This book will focus on helping you make a smooth transition to management. First, popular myths about the management role will be dispelled. Next, the typical demands and constraints of the role will be explored so you’ll have more realistic expectations. Finally, strategies for overcoming the typical challenges faced by first-time managers are provided., Moving into a management role comes with challenges ??? and it’s often a much steeper learning curve than anyone ever imagines. Being a first time manager can be stressful. You’re responsible for the work of others, you need to achieve company objectives, and you don’t always have the resources or control that you expect. Establishing and maintaining good working relationships will serve you well as you transition into your new role., High expectations are often placed on first time managers. Along with these expectations comes the pressure to succeed and the need to prove you belong in a management position. Establishing early that you were the right choice and building new working relationships can go a long way in helping you, as a first-time manager, to adjust to your new role and new responsibilities., This book will help you, as a first-time manager, deal with the key challenges you’ll face when assuming your new role and provide strategies to smooth your transition to manager., You’ll learn about the importance of credibility ??? what it is, and how it can help you as a new manager. You’ll learn about techniques for establishing and building credibility to help ease your transition into being an effective manager., You???ll also learn about a key challenge that???s specific to managers who are promoted from within ??? that of managing former peers., Managing people with whom you have a preexisting relationship requires specific skills. You’ll learn ways to acknowledge your new role and viewpoint, communicate with employees, and show your support., You will also get to practice using the techniques you’ve learned for managing former coworkers in a realistic scenario.