Unlocking the door to mythical journey of First Time Leader Development: Understanding, Reflecting, and Delivering Excellence!

As a first-time manager, embracing the “I Understand, I Reflect, and I Deliver” framework can significantly enhance your leadership skills. Here are some tips and ideas to help you succeed in your new role:

1. Remain Open to Learning: Acknowledge that you still have much to learn. Embrace your first management job with humility and curiosity.
2. Connect with Employees: Familiarize yourself with your team members. Establish trust by understanding their job roles, professional goals, and personal interests.
3. Meet Other Managers: Introduce yourself to other department managers. Schedule informal group meetings to get to know them better.
4. Listen to Employee Feedback: Create an anonymous email survey to evaluate employee satisfaction and gather insights.
5. Enhance Your Leadership Skills: Observe, Reflect and seek inputs. Join courses, attend leadership programs and also listen to your leaders talking about their journey.

Remember, your first month as a manager is crucial for understanding the company’s mission and values. As a first-time manager, embracing the “I Understand, I Reflect, and I Deliver” framework can significantly enhance your leadership skills. Here are some tips and ideas to help you succeed in your new role:

Rajib Chowdhury