Last week my manager asked me to step in as an interim team lead while they’re on maternity leave, and I’m equal parts excited and terrified. I’ve never managed people before, and now I’ll be overseeing five colleagues. I'm guessing she wouldn't have asked if she didn't believe I had it in me. How can I make sure I don't mess this up and also don't ruin my relationship with my coworkers?

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I'm assuming you must be very familiar with the work, or you wouldn't have been chosen. So just do what you think is right and keep things moving along. Don't overthink it! Most of what you need to know is common sense: be honest, be fair, be a good listener.

Here's a few things to guide you.
You don't manage people, you manage healthy and productive relationships.
You manage work flow.
You do what ever you can to set your team up for success.
Express gratitude for cooperation and teamwork.
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