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Rising Star
When I first took on a new shop it was always a disaster. It takes time, building trust and pushing those out creating toxic workplaces. The easiest is when you have no shop tram, start fresh. Do your own hires and training. I'm in that position now my shop team is great and we're super efficient.
Pro
I am losing my energy for nothing as we speak. I am happy to have a job, but I am beginning to think that the stress is not worth it.
Yes. The pushback is the hardest part. People who have been doing things their own way for years do NOT want to be told they have to change gears. What worked for me was getting one or two of the more respected team members on board first and letting them run point on whatever change I wanted to see implemented. Hearing it from a respected peer instead of a new manager makes the tenured employees much more open to rethinking how things get done.
Pro
The problem is the “stronger” tenured employees are the ones who give the most pushback. And it’s the smallest of standards I’m trying to implement.
Rising Star
Yep, I’ve walked into messes like that. The biggest thing that worked was explaining the why first before touching the how. People push back less when they understand the purpose and feel included instead of dictated to. You introduce structure in phases, pick a few non negotiables, and stay consistent. Pushback is normal, silence and confusion are bigger red flags.
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I have don’t just that, introduce the changes in phases. I have started with very small standards, and it feels as if they are overwhelmed. This is what I don’t understand, because not only have I’ve been patient, but I’ve also absorbed some of their responsibilities so they don’t feel overwhelmed. I have worked in places that do 2–3 times the volume this is deeper than them not feeling included, it feels like sabotage at this point.
Rising Star
Yes, and it can be tougher than the work itself. I found starting small helps, explain the why behind each change and involve the team early so it does not feel forced. Pushback usually comes from fear of change, not laziness. Consistency and patience go a long way.
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I have definitely started slow and been consistent. I will continue to do so, and hopefully the pushback will at least subside.