December 17, 2014
Jumpstart Your Role as a New Team Leader
Being new isn’t easy – even for leaders. When you step into a new role, take time to learn and get to know your team. Don't be afraid to over-communicate. Change makes people nervous, because everyone wants to know where you're going to take the team. Be open and transparent about what you’re thinking, and outline a 30-day plan. Even if you don’t yet know your strategy, you can talk about your values, priorities, and observations, and tell people what you want to learn about and evaluate. Ask lots of questions and be approachable. Meet with all of your direct reports for at least an hour to ask about what they enjoy doing and what they aspire to do in the next few years. And get your hands dirty – do the work your team does.
Adapted from “5 Tips for New Team Leaders” by Jeanne DeWitt.
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