After a Promotion, Recalibrate Your Work Relationships

September 12, 2018
After a Promotion, Recalibrate Your Work Relationships
When you're promoted to a new job, a lot of your relationships at work will change. People who used to outrank you may be your peers now, for example. Take some time to think about the new dynamics and how you should reset coworkers’ expectations. Then schedule a series of one-on-one meetings with your colleagues and ask how your role can help them. Your objective is to become a good partner to your peers. Asking for their input shows that you appreciate their counsel and value collaboration. And be patient in those early days: Colleagues may need time to adjust to your position on the team. Listen to and learn from others rather than charging ahead with your ideas. Project competence and confidence — along with a healthy dose of humility. You don’t want to be seen as too focused on your own success.

Adapted from “How to Prove Yourself After a Promotion,” by Rebecca Knight