05/10/2022
Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly becoming the head of a team comprised of your peers?
How was the shift from one level to the next? Was everyone on the team supportive of your new position?
Taking on a management role can be more difficult when the individuals you lead are your peers.
Here are 14 ideas from the Forbes Coaches Council to help new leaders get off to a solid start with their team members.
🔹 Spend One-On-One Time With The Team -KATHY SARAFIAN 🍁
🔹 Adopt A Coaching - Adaora Ayoade, ICF-PCC
🔹 Slow Down And Be Collaborative - Vik Kapoor, Esq., PCC
🔹 Practice Emotional Intelligence - Sahar Andrade, MBBCh (She/ Her/ Hers)
🔹 Make Small Changes And Ask Questions - John M. O'Connor
🔹 Bring The Team Together To DiscussThe Transition - Leang Chung
🔹 Share Your Vision To Support The Team - Mark Samuel
🔹 Bring Them Along On The Leadership Journey - Arthi S Rabikrisson, MBA, ACC (ICF)
🔹 Set Up Regular, Individual Check-Ins - Michael Timmes, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CPC
🔹 Set And Maintain Appropriate Boundaries - Jonathan H. Westover, PhD, MPA, AF-CIPD, SFHEA
🔹 Maintain And Build Upon Established Relationships - Dr. Susan E. Murray
🔹 Be Yourself - David Yudis
🔹 Lead By Modeling - Dr. Corrie Jonn Block, PhD, DBA 🧠
🔹 Focus On What The Team Feels And Needs - Saba Hasanie
When professionals rise to a higher level than their peer group, they need to take a thoughtful approach to ensure a smooth transition and maintain strong working relationships with the teammates and colleagues who will now be reporting to them.