So I've been promoted to a management position

[Spadge Vernacular]

And no, that's not a sexual position and yeah, I can't quite understand how either but I've got to manage a load of people who are at least 1.5 times my age.

I work in the public sector, they're thoroughly decent people so I doubt they'll be voting Tory, so no need to put them all on immediate performance reviews.

What's the best way to prepare myself for this experience, any books or YouTube videos people recommend on leadership?

If this is a career move (long term) it might be worth considering some further education. The CMI have some bespoke modules that may be of interest and if you can get your employer to pay, an MBA is a useful.process. Such things won't just point you in the right direction, they'll get you "future-ready" for market developments.

 

[Simo]

I'm a manager and I find it well easy tbh, I just talk to/treat everyone the same whatever position, i don't use jargon/acronyms and I don't expect people to respect me/listen to me just because of my position. I also don't have 'manager' on my email signature etc for internal emails

And I do a decent amount of actual work myself, not just delegating etc. I said no to an office too when they were available pre COVID

Reminds me of how me old man used to manage. Got stuck in on the warehouse floor, treated staff fairly, but wasn't afraid to sack someone if they deserved it.

 

[Paris]

If this is a career move (long term) it might be worth considering some further education. The CMI have some bespoke modules that may be of interest and if you can get your employer to pay, an MBA is a useful.process. Such things won't just point you in the right direction, they'll get you "future-ready" for market developments.

Getting them to pay for project management training was like picking teeth from a hen, but lets see what the chancellor has in her budget...

 

[bluerobert]

1) Be yourself (unless you’re a bellend), that doesn’t mean be the same person, you’ve got extra responsibilities now. Act like it but don’t be a beaut about it.

2) Don’t ask anyone to do something you wouldn’t do yourself. That means sometimes doing those things yourself.

3) Never talk about anyone behind their back, as their manager they need to know they can trust you and their personal circumstances are between you and them.

4) Think about how you’d want your manager to treat you.

5) never abuse your position or give people a reason to think you’re being unprofessional.

This isn’t just about how the people you manage see you but also about how your superiors see how you’re dealing with the additional responsibility

 

[Rita_Poon]

I've been a part of the organisation for 5 years and have shown that I'm a generational talent, I guess.

 

[Daytripper]

Be honest and decent , if you mess up or treat someone poorly, own it, admit it and move on. Don’t fart in the canteen .

 

[Rita_Poon]

Thread 'Secret work enemies'

September 3, 2023

Recently had a new guy started at my work. Seems innocuous enough but has started casually dropping in little brags about other business interests etc. pretty certain he’s a compulsive liar (which would be ace) Also has this habit of talking through what he’s doing when he’s working on his computer like he’s talking to himself but everyone in the office needs to know.

Decided he shall be my work enemy as this has been a vacant position for some time now. No one at work knows this yet and I’m very polite with him but I come home with great gusto to tell the Mrs all the annoying things...

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When the inevitable happens, that's the thread for it.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

Getting them to pay for project management training was like picking teeth from a hen, but lets see what the chancellor has in her budget...

Well, they have planted skills a commitment. I'd assume they won't discriminate just because you work for them. Do your research, match quals with the job needs, and future proofing the role, then pitch it to them. If you don't ask you don't get and all that.

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

And no, that's not a sexual position and yeah, I can't quite understand how either but I've got to manage a load of people who are at least 1.5 times my age.

I work in the public sector, they're thoroughly decent people so I doubt they'll be voting Tory, so no need to put them all on immediate performance reviews.

What's the best way to prepare myself for this experience, any books or YouTube videos people recommend on leadership?

Is it worth it..monetary wise.
You've crossed the line becoming management.
Keep your options open incase you hate it.
It's for the few not the many.
Good luck

 

[nsno-chris]

Management in the public sector??

Someone with 15 years experience, good luck because the world moves slow and you have no sway whatsoever - no matter what your title says.

You’ll spend more time pandering to staff needs rather than doing your job.

 

[canuckblue]

To show your dominance you need to pummel one of the team and beat them to a pulp.

But in todays modern society we have to be inclusive. So if you have a black lady with ginger hair in a wheelchair then she ticks all the boxes for the beating.

Forgot the LGTBQ box.

 

[Tommy Chong]

And no, that's not a sexual position and yeah, I can't quite understand how either but I've got to manage a load of people who are at least 1.5 times my age.

I work in the public sector, they're thoroughly decent people so I doubt they'll be voting Tory, so no need to put them all on immediate performance reviews.

What's the best way to prepare myself for this experience, any books or YouTube videos people recommend on leadership?

Just remember bud:

Crap rolls downhill, not up!

 

[chrismpw]

Easy choice ... you simply have to decide whether you will be David Brent or Michael Scott. Watch and learn from the best.

 

[Jebus_lives]

Take an interest in the people you are managing, treat them with respect, support them as much as you can. Set out your standards early and communicate early when people are dropping below them.

Importantly, don't act like a nob just because you're managing them.

 

[coollino]

Reminds me of how me old man used to manage. Got stuck in on the warehouse floor, treated staff fairly, but wasn't afraid to sack someone if they deserved it.

I had to sack someone for the first time the other day and I hated it, I could have got someone higher to deal with the meeting but I said I'd do it

But yeah, for me I talk to everyone in my life the same. I don't like acting. It backfires now and again but overall it's works well and it makes life so much easier and in a work situation it's quite infectious, I've brought people much high down to my level and I love i

To me, work is something you have to do only. Not something I want to do so maybe that helps, I dunno