Moving into management

Spudsey

Takeaway_Addict wrote: »

The problem with moving up within the same organisation is creating the boundaries. Often you'd be far better moving away from the organisation to somewhere new where you can set the tone you want from the off.

I've been in my role for a number of years, I'm still in that role but after a salary increase I am now managing staff on top. Personally I would rather be in this role here then anywhere else as I am confident in my position, just not the managing side!


Two options really, I give up and don't bother, or I try to get to grips with it!

TELLIT01

Spudsey wrote: »

Hi

The person I am managing I have a great working relationship with, the other two hate each other and are causing me to rethink whether I actually want this responsibility or not as they have clearly just been dumped on me!

You need to act quickly to stop their personal feelings affecting the work and therefore your reputation. At the first sign you see of them having a go at each other or undermining each other you should speak to them. Whether you do that separately for each one or get them both into an office together is up to you, but it must be addressed.
My wife took over management of a team where two of the women were constantly sniping at each other. She got them in a room together and asked them both what the problem was. In that instance it seemed it was an issue way in the past which neither would let go of. She let them know that any recurrence would lead to disciplinary action. They certainly didn't become best mates, but their squabble was kept out of work.

Stephbaker

If you have been offered the management position, I am sure they must have seen some leadership potential in you. So be confident about your ability. The most important thing to keep in mind is to be fair, no matter what. If you think the group is difficult, try with some fun group bonding activities and get to know them and let them get to know you. However, don't be a pushover in trying to get them to like you. Be firm with your orders in assigning them work tasks.

TELLIT01

Stephbaker wrote: »

If you think the group is difficult, try with some fun group bonding activities and get to know them and let them get to know you.

Oh God no!!! I loathed 'bonding sessions' my entire working life and avoided them whenever I could. If I had to attend I got the greatest enjoyment from trying to be as awkward as possible.
In 'real life' I got along OK with most people I worked with and bonding sessions wouldn't have made any difference with those I simply had to tolerate because I worked with them.

jonnygee2

. I am managing one person, and sort of managing another two (more welfare side then their actual work) which is a weird situation.

Management lesson no. 1.

It's not rocket science and ignore all the stuff about 'leadership' for now. You don't need to be Ghengis Khan just to manage a couple of people. The most basic steps are:

Make sure everyone has clear roles and responsibilities
Make sure everyone has clear and measurable targets that reflect their role
And then just make sure they are doing the things they are supposed to do and hitting the targets they are supposed to hit.

So step one here is to clarify who manages these people and exactly what your own role is.

If it's just 'welfare' forget it altogether. Welfare is relevant at work where it affects performance.