How to Excel as a First Time Supervisor
Do you try to be your employees’ friend? (Hint: You’re not)
Have you ever said “If you want it done right, just do it yourself”? (Hint: You’re wrong)
Are you a perfectionist? (Hint: That’s the kiss of death for managers)
These are examples of common mistakes almost every new manager makes. But they’re small potatoes compared to the most common mistake of all – not knowing how to get people to respect your authority when you’re new to management.
Here’s the problem. If your computer acts up, you Google it. Same with your iPhone. Heck, even your toaster comes with a little book explaining how to get the results you want.
But if you’re a first-time supervisor? Nothing.
Employees don’t come with an instruction manual. You’re supposed to figure things out for yourself.
It’s always been sink or swim . . . UNTIL NOW.
If you’ve been in management for less than two years, you should attend my newest webinar, “How to Excel as a First Time Supervisor”.
“How to Excel as a First Time Supervisor”
July 10, 2020
July 10, 2020
10:00 – 10:30 Central
Management is a tough, demanding job – and one that’s getting harder every day.
You shouldn’t have to go it alone.
Of course, you CAN if you really want to.
Most new managers do get the hang of it sooner or later.
But the process isn’t pretty.
Lots of mistakes.
Lots of being taken advantage of by employees who are total jerks.
Lots of sleepless nights.
So I’m pleased to tell you help is on the way – in the form of my new “mini-webinar” (only 30 minutes).
In it, I’ll give you the tools you need to become the kind of supervisor employees respect and companies reward — even if you’ve never been in management before, including:
- How to avoid the 7 most common mistakes new managers make
- 5 ways to get people to respect your new authority
- How to get your boss (or your board)to back you up
- And more
For less than a couple of bone-in natural cut ribeyes at Outback Steakhouse (my all-time favorite), you’ll learn more about transitioning into management in 30 minutes than most managers learn in years.
wear, but with little formal training.
First Step: Know Who You Are…
As if managing for the first time weren’t tough enough, it’s sometimes hard to know what your organization actually expects from you.
For example, are you a manager or a supervisor?(Hint: your title may not match up with your actual responsibilities.)
I’ve been in management for over 30 years and know how important it is to be absolutely clear about where you stand.
So in the webinar, we’ll start off discussing things like:
- The real (and considerable) difference between supervising and managing – and why knowing which job your organization really wants you to do can save you endless frustration.
- Why the term “immediate supervisor” is redundant — and which jobs a supervisor can do better than anyone else in the organization
- What one thing defines a manager – and whose support he or she must have to succeed.
- How to get people who used to be your peers, but are now your subordinates, to recognize your new authority
… And Who You’re Not
The day you become the boss, everything changes.
Sure, you still look the same in the mirror. And you still feel the same (except probably a lot more nervous.)
But as far as your people go, you’re a whole new person. You’re not one of “them” anymore. People look at you differently.
That can be tough – especially for people who are promoted from within — so we’ll take a close look at:
- The biggest lie companies tell (and believe) about themselves – and why you’ll never succeed if you fall for it.
- What changed when you became a manager and why honesty (at least with your team) may not always be the best policy anymore.
- Why you have to change your loyalties when you move into management (Hint: Matthew McConaughey learned this in “The Submarine Captain” speech in the U-571 movie)
- Plus more
Avoid the Last Big Pitfall
OK. Let’s say you “get it” about all the things we’ve talked about.
You know where your loyalties lie.
You’re firm, fair and consistent.
You’ve figured out how to get the best from people of different generations.
Heck, you’ve even learned how to fire people without wallowing in guilt.
In fact, you’re on the way to being a great manager.
But there’s still one big “shoot yourself in the foot” problem out there – and it has YOUR name on it.
It’s called perfectionism, and it’s people like you – folks with the high standards who really care about results – who are in the most danger of being tripped up by it.
We will take a close look at perfectionism and how to keep it from sabotaging your success, including:
- Key symptoms of perfectionism – and how to figure out if you’ve come down with this career wrecking condition.
- When “good enough” really is good enough – and how Jon Bon Jovi made millions once he came to grips with this
- Exactly how perfectionism destroys success – and has been linked to mental illness and even suicide.
Most important, I’ll give you a quick and easy way to cure perfectionism.
Click one of the blue buttons and I’ll see you on the webinar.
Yours in Servant Leadership,
Glenn Shepard
P.S. Because this is an accredited program, you will also receive a certificate of completion.
Accreditation
Glenn Shepard Seminars is a recognized provider of professional development credits by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). This program has been approved for recertification credit hour(s) by both HRCI and SHRM.
