I need a bit of advice…
I will be starting a new job soon where I will still be a PM, but I will have an employee who will report to me. At my previous job, I did not manage anyone. I will be managing a man who has been at the company for 20+ years among various roles and is now an associate product manager. I’m a young woman. He seems like a lovely person, but I would like advice on how to navigate managing someone who is nearing retirement, and has been at the company much longer.

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My advice is set up a meeting with him to get to know his likes and dislikes. I know we aren't at work to make friends but some people like to be handled a certain way. If you can meet him where he is, and handle his needs while he handles your needs then you two will be fine.
Again, it's not a friendship, but mutual working relationship. Help each other get the job done.

I hope that helps.

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