I Just Got Promoted! - SASFAA

[Pages:48]"I Just Got Promoted! Now What?"

Presenter: Helene Wall, SHRM-SCP Associate Director, Human Resources Consultant Postlethwaite & Netterville

Introduction

Transitioning into a management role is a significant accomplishment in your career. It can present a fantastic new opportunity...and create challenges both personally and professionally that you never expected.

Overcoming these challenges, while shifting from Peer to Manager, raises the bar for success even higher - and it doesn't happen just because of a title change!

Session Objective

Develop a successful Transition Plan by:

? Understanding how peer friendships, working relationships and your personal work style all contribute to your new role as Manager, and

? Appreciating the additional components necessary to solidify your new position, empower and build an effective team.

#1 Define Relationships

#1 From Peer to Manager

Office friendships should expand to more work-related activities such as seminars, workshops, company, community and professional events;

Change includes interacting with new team members in a balanced manner;

Understand the difference between being liked and being respected;

Focus on 3 key areas:

#1 Be Clear

Openly discuss your new role and increased level of responsibility:

? Acknowledge the awkwardness! ? Ask for collaboration; ? Define expectations; ? Understand that some individuals may resent your

new role. Seek guidance from your HR team to for ways to overcome this challenge.

#1 Be Fair

Put personal biases aside when dealing with friends vs. new team members. Remember to:

? Delegate work based on skill and ability; ? Evaluate performance against established

standards; ? Be open and transparent in your actions; ? Minimize the chance for gossip and discord by

exhibiting unbiased behavior.

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