Top 4 Mistakes New Managers Should Avoid

Being an employee and managing people are two very different things, which require different duties and responsibilities. So once you are promoted to be the new manager, there are a lot of things you need to change in the way you see and approach things. Here are the top mistakes new managers should avoid:   

1. Not taking the time to develop relationships. As one progresses through his career, it's the quality of his professional relationships that has a much greater impact on his success. Focus on getting to know the members of your team to help you understand how you would be able to guarantee their success, as well as yours. 

3. Not discussing objectives and goals. Making sure that each one understands clearly and agrees on the priorities and goals of the team is very important. Do not assume that each of them is on the same page. Keep them informed of critical deadlines, priorities, goals, and how success should be measured. Discuss how all of these fit into the overall objective of the team and/or the company as a whole. Encourage feedback and questions to make sure misunderstandings (if any) are determined early. 

4. Not delegating. Not letting go of the tasks you used to do before you were promoted can become a challeng, particularly if you've been promoted internally. This may result in job frustration and dissatisfaction, and burnout on your part, as well as your team's. Delegating tasks will give you time to focus on and develop your new responsibilities. 

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