Beware these seven surprises for new managers!

Beware these seven surprises for new managers! [Mind Tools]( [Join now]( Mind Tools Newsletter Mind Tools Newsletter Beware these seven surprises for new managers! Beware these seven surprises for new managers! There are many challenges that you can face as a manager or leader, no matter how prepared you may feel. Many of them can appear out of the blue and catch you off guard! Michael Porter, Jay Lorsch and Nitin Nohria identified seven such pitfalls in their 2004 article for Harvard Business Review, “Seven Surprises for New CEOs.” Their observations were aimed at senior leaders, but they are just as relevant today to those taking their first steps on the management and leadership ladder. So what seven perils lie in wait for the unwary manager? 1. You can’t do it all! Accept that you cannot oversee every detail. Shift focus from doing to enabling others to do, using effective delegation, and prioritizing managerial tasks over operational ones. 2. Don’t be a bottleneck. Avoid creating a dependency on you. Cultivate an environment of trust and encourage independent decision-making. You can read all the 7 points in our article, [Seven Surprises for New Managers.]( Mind Tools now has the option for a 7 day free trial with our monthly membership OR until end of January, we're offering 20% off Annual memberships. There are many challenges that you can face as a manager or leader, no matter how prepared you may feel. Many of them can appear out of the blue and catch you off guard! Michael Porter, Jay Lorsch and Nitin Nohria identified seven such pitfalls in their 2004 article for Harvard Business Review, “Seven Surprises for New CEOs.” Their observations were aimed at senior leaders, but they are just as relevant today to those taking their first steps on the management and leadership ladder. So what seven perils lie in wait for the unwary manager? 1. You can’t do it all! Accept that you cannot oversee every detail. Shift focus from doing to enabling others to do, using effective delegation, and prioritizing managerial tasks over operational ones. 2. Don’t be a bottleneck. Avoid creating a dependency on you. Cultivate an environment of trust and encourage independent decision-making. You can read all the 7 points in our article, [Seven Surprises for New Managers.]( Mind Tools now has the option for a 7 day free trial with our monthly membership OR until end of January, we're offering 20% off Annual memberships. [Join Mind Tools]( Why join Mind Tools? Why join Mind Tools? [Unlimited access] Unlimited access Full access to more than 3000 Mind Tools resources. [Grow in confidence] Grow in confidence This is content that will inspire you to overcome the challenges you face in today’s workplace. [Wide range of learning formats] Wide range of learning formats Enjoy podcasts, Skillbooks, Expert Interviews, Book Insights and more! [Learn when it suits you] Learn when it suits you Whether you like to learn on the go or from the comfort of your own home, our content is designed to fit your learning around you. [Regular, relevant content] Regular, relevant content Our experienced content teams regularly update and create new content to keep you informed of the latest trends and insights in the world of leadership and management. [Skill Bites] Skill Bites Brand-new bite-sized courses designed to guide and coach you through tips, techniques, and strategies for mastering essential management and career skills. [Unlimited access] Unlimited access Full access to more than 2500 Mind Tools resources. [Grow in confidence] Grow in confidence This is content that will inspire you to overcome the challenges you face in today’s workplace. [Wide range of learning formats] Wide range of learning formats Enjoy podcasts, Skillbooks, Expert Interviews, Book Insights and more! [Learn when it suits you] Learn when it suits you Whether you like to learn on the go or from the comfort of your own home, our content is designed to fit your learning around you. [Regular, relevant content] Regular, relevant content Our experienced content teams regularly update and create new content to keep you informed of the latest trends and insights in the world of leadership and management. [Skill Bites] Skill Bites Brand-new bite-sized courses designed to guide and coach you through tips, techniques, and strategies for mastering essential management and career skills. [Join Mind Tools]( New memberships only. Discount applies to first year only, annual will renew at full price. Cancel any time. [Perform. Manage. Lead - With Mind Tools]( [About Us]( • [Join Mind Tools]( • [For Business]( [Privacy Policy]( • [Cookie Policy]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Unsubscribe]( © 2024 Mind Tools Ltd is registered in Scotland with company number SC202102. Registered office at Level 1, 50 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1 EX. [Having trouble seeing this email? View in browser]( [10% off an annual Mind Tools membership plan](