Description

You’ve just received a promotion, and you’re ecstatic. You can’t wait to start your new leadership position, and the wheels are already turning with exciting ideas to implement. But it comes to your attention that not everyone on your team is as excited about your promotion as you are. Some of your peers-turned-direct reports feel they are more qualified for your job because they have more experience and longer tenure. Others wonder what changes you will be making, and how these changes will affect them. Still others worry about what will happen to your close friendship. No need to panic! Remember, your organisation demonstrated confidence in your abilities by promoting you to be the leader of your team. We will focus on the following tips for success (1) understand the supervisory role you have accepted; (2) the need for support throughout your transition; (3) honest conversations with the team on how your working relationship will change; and (4) team discussion covering your expectations.