The owner of my company is changing our corporate structure, and I’m being promoted to plant manager over the current production manager. Currently we are peers, and I’m concerned about the transition. He will be still be on the executive team in a different role, but reporting to me. It’s a positive change from my perspective. He’s struggling with too many responsibilities, not enough mentorship, and no leadership training. I want him to be and feel successful. Any advice on how to approach?

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Sit him down after it is announced and say just this. That you are there to support him to increase his success.. that want the change to be a positive one for both of you.

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I’d discuss with him what he’d like his role to look like/be and what insights, if any, he’d like to share about his position.

I’ve been told my style of leadership is “servant leader” and I’ve found a lot of success with treating staff that report to me like any other colleague.

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Have a candid conversation about his career goals and the company’s goals and how you can help align them. As his manager make sure that he is setup for success by ensuring that he has all the resources or training he may need. For example, I have a direct report who was struggling with leadership and delegation. I sent her for a leadership training course. It has helped her in becoming a better communicator and a leader.

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I would say just let him know you are there to help him grow in his title and you hope he is there to help you. Let him know you are there for support or encouragement anytime he needs it.

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