The initial  months for a novice manager brings demanding learning and fearful moments. A promotion to management can result from a successful professional career. Often individuals receive no formal grooming or preparation for such a big step. Consequently, there are many hidden moments of doubt and insecurity.

To help mitigate the apprehension, here are two articles with informative tips for the first-time manager. Craig Cincotta in “8 Tips to Help First-Time Managers Thrive” at Entrepreneur.com describes these ideas.

8 Tips to Help First-Time Managers Thrive

We’re now accepting submissions for our 2016 Top Company Cultures list. The first time you become a manager, it can be both a positive and overwhelming experience. Management is not easy, as it requires many skills including areas that generally get better with experience like communication, coaching, motivating and listening. Via entrepreneur.com

Elana Lyn Gross in “First-Time Manager? Use These Effective Tips” at CareerContessa.com recalls how she suddenly became a supervisor from one day to the next. She also explains how her ideas can help a novice manager.

First-Time Manager? Use These Effective Tips

Being a good manager is far different from being a good employee, because you are no longer responsible for only yourself. You are responsible for other people—for their career progress, their learning, and their success. You’re rarely taught how to be a good manager. Via careercontessa.com

 

[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]A smart first-time manager quickly realizes that her success is linked to the success of her team members.[/social_quote]