9 Tips For Newly Appointed Managers

9 Tips For Newly Appointed Managers If youve bagged yourself a new role as a first time manager, then congrats! Youve obviously been doing something right. However,  it can be a daunting time, knowing that the future of your career is somewhat shaped by other people and their actions and it will take a bit of adjustment to get things right.  Weve put together a list of some useful advice for new managers. And remember, youve got this! 1) Communicate well: The key to good management is communication.  If you can, email as little as possible and actually make an effort to speak to your team face-to-face. At work and home, unclear #communication can cause #confusion. Be clear and be patient. https://t.co/3CXa5UO9Op Dawn Stary (@DawnStary) February 15, 2016 2) Allow flexibility: Flexibility  is key when it comes to being a good manager. Leadership styles can vary between each team member some have different needs to others. Dont be afraid to mix it up. Be stubbornly committed to your team, but flexible in your leadership style. https://t.co/VI9FJWgoRd #quotes pic.twitter.com/pz3xvp5l77 Woman of Influence (@womensleadershp) February 22, 2016 3) Dont be a headteacher: No matter how senior the managerial role is, you should never treat your team/employees like children. Its patronising and they wont enjoy working with you. Nothkng worse than a patronising manager Grace (@_GraceyB) December 23, 2015 4) Emotional balance: If youre quite an emotional person it can be difficult to remove emotions from work situations. The key to being a manager is finding the right balance. Also, I love my team #work #officelife #nightout pic.twitter.com/OhXXsX9z3R Kirsty Mansfield (@hellokirshtee) January 24, 2016 5) Get involved in the business: As a newly appointed manager, you should make an effort to really get to grips with the company youre working with. Learn the ins and outs, find out everything you can to build your knowledge. I think my manager is over stressed. Shes reminding us to do things that weve always done. Its kinda weird. ??Witch Erin?? (@Madam_Xmystery) February 15, 2016 6) Remember your experiences: When managing a team, its worth looking back at your experience of being managed. What went well, and what didnt? Were there any particular things your managers failed at? What were some things you admired? Remember these and apply them to your management style. i couldnt be more sad that my fav manager is leaving but couldnt be more happy for the things hes moving on to i??u pic.twitter.com/K5R12IRJzz Mir (@mirandareyn) February 25, 2016 7) Look a year ahead: A good way to start when planning your move is to take a look at the next year, and where you want to be in 12 months time. From here you can decide the actions that need to be taken and get working on them. Life was different this time a year ago and it will be different this time a year ahead. Pendu Shehari (@PenduShehari) February 22, 2016 8) Prepare for the unexpected: As a newly appointed manager, you should expect things not to go quite as planned so prepare for the unexpected! Work hard to connect with potential business partners and supporters; they come in all shapes and sizes so always expect the unexpected. Motif. Co (@bmotifco) January 21, 2016 9) Enjoy it! It can be a scary time as a newly appointment manager. But the main thing to remember is that you have the skills, experience and personality that got you the role in the first place. So enjoy it! Never stressing cause I love my job. Sk8 (@skatemaloley) February 23, 2016 Main image credit: Shutterstock