How to handle new management
From time to time, a company will experience a shift in management or leadership. Whether that be due to growth,retirement, or - in many cases in the HVAC industry - the succession of leadership from one family member to the other, taking on a new leader can lend itself to challenges for both employees and senior management alike.
Here are three basic, but sometimes overlooked, tips for handling a new manager.
- Give them the opportunity to learn. A leader still needs the chance to learn the ropes, even if they are promoted internally. By giving them the chance to learn the new position and helping them along the way, it sets the example of cohesive synergy across the company.
- Give them feedback. New leaders are going to make mistakes, so it's important that you be there to give them constructive and helpful feedback to help them succeed. Just stick to the golden rule - treat others the way you'd like to be treated.
- Set them up for success. New leaders may not have worked all the jobs that they will be overseeing, so take time to schedule a one-on-one with the new leader and give them a basic overview of what you do, what your job entails, the schedule you work, how you learn, and how you best communicate.
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