Comments on: 4 worst mistakes of a first-time manager

By: Geeta Verghese

Geeta Verghese — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:25:56 +0000

Hello,
I am an intern at the Training and OD here at Cleveland State University. I'm helping my manager in building an internal website that provides job aids and links to articles on multiple topics, including "First Time Managers". I would very much like to use your article "Four Worst Mistakes of a First-Time Manager". The article will be posted on our intranet and is for internal use only.

May I have your permission to do so? I will definitely provide credit.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Geeta Verghese
Intern
Human Resources Development & Labor Relations
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Ave, AC 113 | Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

By: FatBurningFurnace

FatBurningFurnace — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:58:00 +0000

My problem is talking more than listening. We need to have listening ear for others.

By: Mp3 Rocket Review

Mp3 Rocket Review — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:56:13 +0000

Yes, it's true. Sometimes I ll focus on people instead of task.

By: Dana Woods, CPC

Dana Woods, CPC — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:44:36 +0000

Hello, I read you comment and would love to offer you a free coaching session. My niche is working with with 1st time women in management. I have a awesome group coaching session called, "Leading for the 1st Time". The session will start in January 2010. Look forward to hearing from you.

Dana Woods CPC
woodsdevgroup@gmail.com

By: Dana Woods, CPC

Dana Woods, CPC — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:31:40 +0000

As a professional life coach that focuses on 1st time women in management, I agreed with your findings but I would add 3 key points.
Point 1. Develop an executive mind set, yes you are a manger but your departmental results will impact all levels of management.(Become visionary)
Point 2. Develop department goals and staff improvement work groups(pick someone from the team to lead and rotate)
Point 3. Leave your office…Most employees will not come into your office…so you must go to them…Always be approachable.
Bonus: Remember you are only as good as your team. Lead with excellence not perfectionism.

By: jeremy

jeremy — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:08:45 +0000

Good advice Penelope but I would suggest you use spell check before posting…

It tends to make you look less than credible, which is a shame because your writing is so spot on.

By: Erik N

Erik N — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:34:23 +0000

Thanks for the tips! Your first tip is probably the best for me. I am starting my first management position next week, at a different company! I've done very well as an individual contributer at my current job, and that's what got me this position… but as you state above, it's not about me & what I can achieve. That's hard to digest! However, this isn't project management anymore, it's people management. I will need to guide & support my team to achieve the company's goals.

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By: Stanslous Makumbe

Stanslous Makumbe — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:16:17 +0000

Thank you i learnt that listenig is important and knowing what matters to my boss

By: flykoo

flykoo — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 21:09:48 +0000

Management is cool work, but to hard. Sometimes you really can forget, that work and details are not so important as people, but very often it is to late. And as for listening – so you almost always have to listen. Talk can produce a lot of problems (especially is words are hasty).