Monday Randoms
Jan 19, 2015 23:36:43 GMT -5
Post by kfitz on Jan 19, 2015 23:36:43 GMT -5
No, I guess I didn't do a good job explaining! Sorry.
While on mat leave, I was promoted to Director. They promoted one of my direct reports to Manager. I was entirely on board before I went out, so it's cool. But, I've never led someone who leads others. So...any advice is much appreciated.
I think the most important thing is to let them do the job. You did it before them, and obviously well because you were promoted, but they need to do it and in their own way. The mistake I made was getting a little too micromanage-y because it was hard to let go.
I don't know how you guys do it, but if you have weekly reviews, get a clear and concise commitment on at least one specific outcome and then make sure you follow up on the outcome the following week. If you stick to your routines and commitments, then they will too.
Sometimes, you feel like you're more partners than manager/employee so things can slide. Don't let that happen. You need to make sure that this manager is keeping her staff to the commitments that he/she has gained from his/her staff.
Hope that makes sense!