20 Next­Level Tipsfor New Managers

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Founder & Owner of GMI First, Inc.

Gregory Sarangoulis

Gregory Sarangoulis

Do YourHomework

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Resist the urge tocharge into a newsituation and swingfor the fenceswithout spendingenough timeobserving, listening,and learning. Behumble and growinto your newposition.

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Meet the TeamOne­on­One

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Every member of yourteam deserves a fairchance to impress you.Give each a fair amountof individualizedattention andconsideration, thendraw your ownconclusions about thequality of their input.

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Set Clear Goals

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Set ground rules andexpectations instone as early aspossible. Everyoneshould fullyunderstand both themission and theirrole in it. Rememberto set clear andtransparent metricsby which to measuresuccess.

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Make anImpression

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Find a way to send amessage that yourleadership is a blankslate or a new era. Buildgoodwill and offer asymbolic opportunityfor everyone to startfresh. Removing theone bad apple from anequation is sure tosend the message.

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Make a Plan

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An idea without adetailed andwell­organized planis unlikely tosucceed. Evaluateprogress regularlyand adjust asnecessary. Be sureyour whole teamstays focused and onthe same page.

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Develop the Staffand Yourself

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Developingemployees requiresattention andcommitment. Look foropporunities to guidethem out of theircomfort zones andkeep them learning.Motivate your team byhelping get themwhere they want to go.

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AppreciateYour Limits

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Pick your battlescarefully. It takes timeto accumulate enoughcapital to make certainchanges or enforcesomething wildlyunpopular in theworkplace. Be patientand recognize yourvictories as they come.

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Find a Mentor

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Identify a veteranwho can help guideyou through theprocess of learningthe ropes. Theiradvice is not onlyextremely valuable,but their support introublesome timescan be the differencebetween a loss and avery big win.

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Build Bridges

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A manager isn't justa leader, he or she isan amabassdor forher team to otherdepartments. Becognizant of howyour team isperceived from theoutside and whatyou can do to keepefficient partnershipworking well.

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HighlightSuccesses

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Look foropportuniteis toshine a spotlight onyour team members'most positivecontributions tomake them feelvalued and motivatecontinued hard work.

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Earn, Don't Askfor, Respect

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Resist anytemptation to hide inyour office. Connectwith your team toundertand what theybring to the table,but also to give themthe chance toobserve all the valueyou are bringing tothe table as well.

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Lead byExample

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Your position offersyou greater insight intothe company. Yourattitudes, worries, anddisposition set aprecendent your teamwill be sure to adopt. Beconfident, remaincomposed, and set ahigh standard foreveryone else to match.

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Motivate withYour Energy

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You set the tone, soset a great one! Donot let enthusiasmfor the workstagnate. Keep theenergy high withrewards andopportunities tofoster collaboration.

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Resist the Urgeto Babysit

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Respect youremployees and theirtime. Although youmay be tempted tomicromanage, be sureto provide everyoneenough space toindependently excel.Treat them like youwant them to treat you.

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InvestPersonally

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Learn about yourteam member tofind out what makesthem tick. Makethem feel acceptedand supported. Thiswill foster a morepositiveenvironment andgreater investmenton their part.

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Check YourFeelings

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One of the duties thatcomes with being theleader is aresponsibilty toalways be the biggerperson. Keep yourpersonal investmentwithin a clear set ofboundaries and neverdeviate from them.

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Remember toDelegate

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You will not be ableto do everything onyour own. Use yourteam's strengths tobolster your abilityto get the job done.Just be sure to neverabuse the ability todelegate.

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CommunicationMatters

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Reach out to youremployees andmaintain a high level oftransparency. Atwo­way dialogue isone of the best ways toencourage a postiveenvironment, so thateveyone always knowswhere the team stands.

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Consistency isthe Key

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Your team shouldnever be uncertainabout how you aregoing to act. Be sureyour actions make itclear that you are apositive resource attheir disposal andencourage theirhonesty withconsistent behaviors.

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Take the Timeto Reflect

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Be sure yourbehavior andattitude are in factrepresentative of thebest that you have tooffer by setting asidetime to honestlyreflect on your workthus far.