Articles Tagged - NewManager

February 26, 2014

Time for a Tough Talk

Four Steps to Prepare For a Tough Conversation With Your Employee

Many leaders that I work with really want to focus on external activities.  Perfect planning.  Clear calendars.  Great goals.  It feels like you are getting a lot more done that way, right?   As a new leader, I would love it if you could avoid this trap.  Truly leading your team means that you are not just getting a bunch of work done, but there is harmony in your team.  Communication is clear.  Conflicts are constructive.  Engagement is high.   If you...Continue reading

By Emilie ShoopPosted in Management on February 26, 2014

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December 10, 2013

Three Steps to Resolving Conflict On Your Team

There’s a conflict, now what

As a new manager or supervisor, I think the most dreaded day is the first time it’s YOUR job to resolve a conflict on your team.  Now you have people coming to you for the answer and guidance.  You may have had that a little bit before and have some experience giving out advice, if so, great!  However, it is different as the leader of the team.    How you handle the conflict on your team sets the tone for how things will go moving forward. Recently, I had a client reach...Continue reading

By Emilie ShoopPosted in Management on December 10, 2013

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October 17, 2013

How To Avoid Putting On A Costume At Work

3 simple steps to be true to who you are as you step in the door at work.

Does how you act at home or outside of work, match how you are at work?    Are you nice, funny, and relaxed at home but mean, straight laced, and stiff at work?    At home are you easy to approach, but at work people are afraid to ask you questions?   As I’ve been working with clients lately, I’ve noticed something interesting.  Somewhere along the line, people got the impression that when they moved into their new role as a manager or supervisor, they needed...Continue reading

By Emilie ShoopPosted in Management on October 17, 2013

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