MEDIA WEEK

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“Praising How to lead a Encourage Feedback Create an environment of
employees
can be team as a first- Sometimes employees are learning and development – and
unwilling to speak about certain include yourself in this process
part time manager issues unless prompted. Canvass Encourage your team to explore
of your day- Narelle Lester, opinion on issues such as support, new methods for reaching their
to-day Managing director, training and resources and individual and for the company’s
commun- maintain an open-door policy, so goals. Allow them to make and
ication Regan and Dean
that your team knows you are learn from mistakes and make a
with your Recruitment willing to listen and help provide point of rewarding new and
team” solutions to problems. innovative ideas. and computer.
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Accept that youyou
willwill
stillstill
have Offer recognition
Accept that have By publicly recognising the efforts 9
lots to learn
lots to learn and achievements of your team, Provide professional guidance
You will have worked hard for you not only build up their A good manager and leader will
your promotion and will have confidence but also encourage also be a mentor, so make yourself
ample expertise in your chosen future contributions and effort. available to staff and show interest
field but you may find that you Praising employees can be part of in their career development within
lack self-confidence in your your day-to-day communication the company. Don’t overlook the
ability to lead. Be prepared to with your team. motivational power of positive
learn from others - including your reinforcement – your staff will
new team. appreciate your commitment to
their progress.
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2 Be decisive
A quality leader needs to make a
Communicate clearly
decision and stick to them. People
Always keep your team fully do not feel comfortable with 10
informed of project goals, someone who changes his or her Be patient with yourself
priorities and those all-important Developing strong managerial
mind.
deadlines. Effective skills takes time, especially as you
communication will be essential in adjust to your new position. Seek
both establishing your credibility guidance from colleagues and
and gaining the support of your your line manager when you need
team, so make sure you provide 7 it. In doing so, you will enhance
clear direction and always Help your team see the “big your leadership abilities and make
welcome questions and feedback. strides to becoming a great
picture”
Time to explain to your team manager.
members how their assignments
3 and projects fit into the company’s
Set a good example larger goals and overall
Demand from yourself the same objectives. This will help
level of professionalism and demonstrate that every task they
dedication that you would expect
from others. If you expect the
team to be upbeat and friendly,
then make sure you are. If you
expect written reports to be error-
free, double check your own.