Moving into a new job as a manager can be a daunting and challenging experience. Here are IQ's top tips on how to make the transition as smooth as possible!

1. MANAGEMENT
MOVING INTO
YOUR NEW
MANAGEMENT
ROLE

2. “Every
generation
needs a new
revolution.”
­– Thomas Jefferson

3. When you’re starting out as a
new manager, the first three
months are crucial.

4. How you assert yourself in the role
and establish relationships with
those around you will define you
as a manager. It can be vital to
success or failure in the future.

5. HERE’S HOW
TO DO IT!

6. 01THINK
STRATEGICALLY
When first starting as a new manager, it can
be tempting to implement big changes to the
working routines and methods straight away.
Tread carefully! You don’t want to immediately
cause controversy that could set you in bad
stead with your team.

7. 01THINK
STRATEGICALLY
Try implementing changes in week three or
four instead. That way you will have a better
understanding of the team and the way it
works best.

8. 02
A great way to learn about the team, its culture,
work ethic and methods is to listen as much as
possible when you first start. Don’t be afraid to
ask questions!
ASK QUESTIONS
& LISTEN

9. 02
More often than not, the team will have a feel for
all the processes and systems in place within the
company and will be able to provide invaluable
advice.
ASK QUESTIONS
& LISTEN

10. 02
Think about having a ‘doors always open’ policy
and establish open dialogue as often as you
can. You wont be able to act on every piece of
feedback but it’s important the team know their
voices are heard.
ASK QUESTIONS
& LISTEN

11. 03
It’s important to understand that in your new
role you are working with a new set of people in
a new environment - make sure you’re changing
with the times!
DON’T COMPARE
YOUR OLD ROLE

12. 03
Your new team is not necessarily going to perform
or respond in the same way as your old one, try
to avoid comparisons as this can be unhelpful.
It’s a good idea to bring some tried and tested
methods from your old role - but be prepared to
accept you will need to change and compromise
on a few things.
DON’T COMPARE
YOUR OLD ROLE

13. 04
Get to know your team on an individual basis at
the earliest possible chance.
It doesn’t have to be an extensive meeting, just
a chance for the team to meet you in person
and open up the channels of communication.
TWO-WAY
COMMUNICATION

14. 04
Why not arrange an event either in or outside
of work where everyone gets to meet you in
an informal, unpressured setting?
TWO-WAY
COMMUNICATION

15. Giving credit where it’s due is an essential part
of management and leadership.
Whether its giving credit for your team’s success
in implementing one of your ideas, or an idea of
their own that they have brought to the table -
make sure they see their contributions are valued.
DON’T TAKE
ALL THE CREDIT
05

16. 05
Praising and encouraging your team right from
the start is a great way to encourage them to
work harder and perform consistently in the
long term.
DON’T TAKE
ALL THE CREDIT

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