Earning the opportunity to be a manager is a career milestone.

 

 It marks a big shift from employee to leader and is often part of a promotion.

 

You may have been striving toward becoming a manager for a long time, expecting the chance to share  your knowledge and expertise with  less seasoned employees, prove to your  boss that you can take up more responsibility and spend your time on higher profile projects. 

 

But becoming a manager for the first time — whether it is  for one person or a whole team — is a big change, and there are some things you might not have thought of . 

 

Here are 10 things  no one tells you about moving up the corporate ladder from employee to management. 

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10 THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT BEING A MANAGER

 

1.You’ll constantly be learning: As much as you may know going into the role, there will always be new situations and challenges that require you to adapt and learn on the job.

 

2.Time management is crucial: With more responsibilities comes the need for better time management.

 Prioritise tasks, delegate when possible, and keep your personal productivity up to par.

 

3.Not everyone will like you: As a manager, you’ll have to make unpopular decisions that some team members may not agree with or like. 

Remember that keeping everyone happy isn’t possible, but being fair and transparent helps.

 

4.Communication is key: Effective communication with your team members is essential for both their success and your own. Always make sure they know what’s expected of them, provide constructive feedback, and listen to their concerns.

 

5.Developing emotional intelligence matters: Understanding and managing emotional reactions in yourself and others play a significant role in being an effective leader.

 

6.You’ll doubt yourself: It’s common to question decisions or worry about failing when in a managerial position. Embrace this uncertainty as an opportunity to grow and learn from experiences.

 

7.Mentorship can benefit both parties: Becoming a mentor to someone less experienced can help you sharpen your own skills while providing valuable guidance to others.

 

8.Work-life balance becomes even more important: Being a manager often means longer hours, so finding a balance between work and personal life becomes increasingly important to avoid burnout.

 

9.Networking never stops being relevant: Connecting with other professionals in your industry helps keep you informed on best practices and provides valuable support when facing challenges.

 

10.Your success is now about your team’s success: As a manager, your primary focus shifts from your individual achievements to ensuring the success of your team members. Celebrate their victories and help them grow in their careers.

HERE ARE 4 HELPFUL TIPS TO HELP YOU IN YOUR JOURNEY AS A NEW MANAGER 

• Reflect: Ask this question to reflect and develop your own management style -’’ Who was the best manager you ever had? Why?’’ 

• Seek advice: Some experienced leaders, your boss or peers , as in your company and/or network,  have insightful wisdom that they’d be ever willing to share with you.

• Read a few books about management and leadership. Here are some helpful books on Leadership and Management for First time Managers.

• Take the help of  a mentor or an Leadership coach to help you make a smooth transition into the managerial role.

Getting promoted as a  manager is a great acknowledgment of the work you have done so far.

 

It is also an acknowledgement of your own boss’s faith in your leadership abilities.

 

At the same time being a manager is full of challenges.

 

Understanding and respecting responsibility puts you in a great position to grow your own career and  help your team members enhance theirs. 

 

I would like to advise you to celebrate  your achievement of becoming a manager — it’s a big career milestone.

 

But at the same time keep in mind that it is not a complete 180-degree shift from where you were, but you need to balance regularly in your new role. 

 

What is the something you didn’t know about being a manager ?

 

If you need help with anything , then email your queries to me at -hrleadwithpassion@gmail.com

Babita Sharma ‘

Leadership Coach

www.leadwithpassion.co.in

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RESOURCES 

 

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