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Most people get promoted into a management position because they were doing a great job as an IC, not because they are good managers. The result is they have to learn how to be managers on the job which is very difficult.
I've been an executive coach with nearly 2 decades of experience and hold a certificate from Wharton's executive development program. I'm happy to offer you a free hour to work on a few specific challenges that you are facing. If you are interested, please reach out. No hard sell, of course. karen@tabularasacoaching.com
I’ve taken a few LinkedIn Learning courses because my employer supports LiL. Nothing I’ve been exposed to is that groundbreaking, but if you lack a formal in-house leadership program, it is decent I guess? I think leadership is often learned best through leading, which is easier said than done
Read “The First 90 Days”
I have found the majority of those to be pretty bare bones basics, but not a bad start if you just want to get into something. Also could be helpful for you to figure out what exactly you need or want to focus on. Always say something is better than nothing.
This looks like a really great opportunity. I am definitely going to have to look into this. Thank you for sharing OP. I am always looking for management and leadership classes.
Hey - congratulations! Once you get the hang of it leadership is so rewarding! I’m a former diplomat (20 years) so have had to take on leadership of new, culturally diverse teams every couple of years. So I thought I’d share my playbook to get you started:
1. Agree with your leadership what their key expectations/deliverables are for your team. Ideally you would end up with a set of 3,6 and 12 month deliverables.
2. Get to know your team (part 1). This is a skills inventory phase - where are your team members in terms of the skills they need to deliver on the teams goals? Some will be less skilled; some very experienced. This step is really important because it will inform how you flex your style depending on where they are. And also will help you build a training plan if required.
3. leadership styles. This is not the only way
but have a look at this guide (sorry it’s a bit dry). Basically you adapt your style depending on your team members need https://www.business-to-you.com/hersey-blanchard-situational-leadership-model/amp/
4. Get to know your team (part 2 - bonding). This is also really important as it creates a positive resilient team culture. Spend a LOT of time in 1:1s with your team members getting to know them as people; their motivation and their ambitions. Some will be 9-5 others will want your job! Both are ok 😎. Try to involve them in decisions affecting the whole team; if your have regular meetings rotate the chair role - we used to have a standard agenda but one item was entirely at the discretion of the chair which was often lots of fun (I now know everyone’s favourite potato chip flavour) and really insightful (I also know how they prefer to contribute in meetings). Other suggestions (depending on your comfort zone) - we had a team Spotify list for mundane tasks; a book club and a very healthy GIF heavy virtual chat room.
5. Rinse and repeat.
Above all be human! Good luck. Happy to chat offline if you need- hope this was helpful.