Being a new manager is not easy. It’s exciting, yes. But having to change the way you do things that drastically can be quite a daunting task. And all I can say is, thank god for managerial skills trainings!
Why am I saying that? Because if we had to figure our own way out once we newly become managers, we would need a lot more time and effort. Luckily, managerial skills trainings make that path a lot easier and quicker.
So, today I am going to tell you about some common mistakes or traps that new managers tend to fall into. Here goes…
- Sticking to your old mindset and forgetting to delegate – Becoming a manager requires a huge change in mindset. You have now changed ends at the table and its important you also mentally change your position accordingly. You need to embrace your new role and take up every challenge it presents. And remember, you are a manager now. You need to manager your people and the tasks they do. Don’t land up doing the tasks for your people. Learn how to delegate and do it well.
Most managerial skills trainings teach you how to delegate appropriately to your team members based on their maturity and skill levels. Therefore, attending one at the start of your journey will help you master the skill at an early stage in your career.
- Taking Ownership and Accountability – As a doer, you always have your boss behind your back. If something goes wrong, he/she is there to take responsibility of what happened and take suitable steps to correct it. Remember, it’s your turn now. Refrain from blaming your team members for things that go wrong. Instead, monitor them to minimise errors and help them get up when then they fall. And always remember, the buck stops at you!
- Setting Boundaries – This one is rather tricky but getting the hang of it is extremely important. Remember to be assertive with your team members. On one end, they should be following your instructions and not delegating the work back to you. On the other end, don’t get aggressive and push your power around. You need to be friendly and open enough that they are comfortable coming to you when there’s a problem or they have a question. There’s a fine line between the two, and you need to be able to find it and maintain it!
So, these were some points that came to my mind. There are a ton of others that we cover in our managerial skills trainings. So, contact us today to conduct managerial skills trainings for your new managers. After all, it’s the best way to give them a great head start!
