Management for Beginners

Becoming a manager for the first time is a significant life and professional event. It is also a daunting experience taking on your first management position and having a degree of natural anxiety is expected. However, somehow you have earned the position of manager, a senior manager has appointed you to the position, and they have faith that you can do it.

Despite any misgivings you may have, they can see that you possess the attributes the position demands, like your personal qualities, strengths, and the requisite skills. It is worth reflecting on what these things are as they will boost your self-confidence. As a new manager, you may feel that you need to have answers to everything, don't fall into this trap; ask your team members for help; it is the right thing to do and shows your humility.

Contemporary Management

The training steps covered in this book are aimed at building modern management skills. Becoming a manager is an arduous business and is a continuous learning and self-development journey. The training acknowledges that some people fail, which is not surprising given the difficulty of the transition to management, for others, it can be disorienting and overwhelming.

If you're like most people facing their first management position, you are probably feeling terrified. While graduating to a management position is a huge accomplishment, it's also the beginning of a huge challenge. One of the first things you will discover is that the position is even more demanding than anticipated and that the skills and methods you used as a worker and a team member are starkly different, revealing a significant gap between your current capabilities and the requirements of a management position.

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