It does not matter what kind of background you come from, or the area of the business you are working in. Everyone who becomes a manager or supervisor for the first time is put in the same position. It is exciting and nerve racking at the same time. Your perspective needs to change from yourself to others, from an individual approach, to a team objective.
- What did you do to prepare for this change?
- Did you take seminars, undergo internal training, or are you working on an advanced degree?
- Share with us the training you had or think you need to do well in your new job as manager or supervisor.
- What are some of the challenges you face in your new role that your training did not prepare you for?