Any tips from wise media veterans for someone taking on an associate director role for the first time? I’m moving up from manager next month.

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First, you earned a promotion so keep doing what got you there.

Second, you likely now have more managerial of staff as part of your responsibility. Be a good leader. Don’t be one of those Mgmt types who lets the power go to your head. Leadership doesn’t = telling people what to do. Your job is to provide guardrails but allow your people to contribute and grow.

Third, make time for regular conversations with your team as a whole and individually. Give them time to ask questions, share concerns, etc. Listen, act on the feedback, etc.

Fourth, more client exposure is likely. Get in the habit of prepping for every call, every email, etc. be proactive about understanding their potential questions so that you can answer them before they ask or quickly after they do

Keep up the good work.
Take care of your people and they’ll take care of you.
Invest in your client’s needs and position yourself as an extension of their internal team

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I recommended this in another thread, but I always recommend the book The First 90 Days for when you start a new role.

Also, keep in mind it will be a social transition from peer to manager and you might be managing people that wanted the promotion. Tread lightly and be cognizant of the fact that old friendships may be perceived as favoritism.

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All good advice, check out the book Radical Candor as well.

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Following - also just was recently promoted to AD so I could use tips as well

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