Tag: first time managers

As the rate of change speeds up, if you take a “wait and see” approach, you’ll find yourself left out in the cold. The intersection of instability, advances in technology and the global village means there are threats and opportunities everywhere. How well you prepare for them will determine your path to success as a leader.

What is discipline? Simply put, it is the habit of doing things. That’s it. But most people fail to form these all important habits and end up winging it. Winging it only gets you frustration and disappointment. So, the first thing you need to understand is how important it is to practise discipline today, for success tomorrow.

It can be a strange feeling to manage someone older and maybe even more experienced than you though. And if you’re not careful, you can end up losing the control you’re there to maintain. So, how should you approach managing a team that is older than you?

We all want control over ourselves and our lives. In a universe where everything is interdependent on everything else, none of us has any real control over anything. But we do have an abundance of influence. Attempts to influence don’t require our conscious intent.

The success of any organisation relies on good leadership. But often first-time managers find it difficult to fit into their new roles. Some might be lucky enough to get teamed with a mentor. However, in most cases, first-time leaders are left to navigate their new role on their own.