For New Managers
Becoming a new manager can be a daunting experience. So here are ten top tips to help you make a flying start:
- Management is a role of great responsibility. Behave accordingly.
- Look after your staff before looking after yourself.
- Be visible and accessible. Make time for your staff when it’s needed. Not when it suits you.
- Get to know your staff as people – their lives, hopes and fears. Develop their talent. Help them fulfil their dreams.
- Take your staff into your confidence and share your own hopes, dreams and expectations.
- Be true. Tell the truth even if it hurts you or your staff. Give proper feedback.
- Assume the best about your staff not the worst, but don’t be disappointed if they fail to live up to your expectations.
- Always keep your word. No exceptions.
- Be loyal at all times. Defend your staff when they are attacked. Take the rap for them when needed.
