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Learning to let go - not just delegate, but make sure your team members have the space to do their work. You’re going from being the only person responsible for tasks being completed to being responsible for a team/team members contributing. It’s a weird feeling.
Totally agree with this! I think allowing people to make mistakes and do things their own way is hugely important. Micromanagers cause so many more problems than they solve.
Knowing when to step in and when to give people space. Figuring out what teaching style works best with everyone's learning style.
Hiring and letting those bad performers go
Not being their friend anymore. That professional relationship doesn’t work anymore without re-establishing boundaries.
I agree with this. Its much easier when you weren't once their peer and then move to being their manager. However if you were their peer and now you are their boss, that can be a very hard transition to make. People do not like boundaries and unfortunately some people will try to press them over and over and you have to keep reinforcing them.
I struggle with the fact that my day and workload isn’t my own anymore? I might walk into the office in the AM with 10 must-dos, all with deadlines, but they all have to be pushed to the wayside so I can support my team. Same with my calendar. I don’t have nearly as much control or structure over how I spend my days.