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Changing to a manager: How to change roles in your job!
Gesa Weinand explains the challenges faced by skilled workers when moving into management positions and gives practical tips for the transition.
Changing to a manager: How to change roles in your job!
Today we take a look at the exciting challenges faced by professionals who move into a management role. Gesa Weinand, leadership coach and senior coach in the German Federal Coaching Association (DBVC), provides valuable insights that are essential for many in this position. As a new manager, you are suddenly no longer equal to your team members - a change that is often not easy. What is the best way to make this transition? The answers to this are diverse.
A crucial point is changing your own understanding of the role. Previous specialist knowledge takes a back seat while new tasks come to the fore. This includes not only organizing meetings, but also conducting employee discussions and coordinating team tasks. This not only requires new knowledge, but also a certain amount of patience and self-reflection in order to develop your own leadership style.
Tips for a successful transition
In her report, Weinand emphasizes that support and reflection are particularly important in the first year. Here are some tips for the transition:
- Investieren in Weiterbildung: Seminare, Bücher und Online-Kurse können helfen, das neue Wissen zu festigen.
- Aktive Suche nach einem Mentor oder einer Mentorin: Ein erfahrener Begleiter kann wertvolle Einsichten und Erfahrungen teilen.
- Regelmäßiges Feedback vom Team einholen: So bleibt man am Puls und kann direkt auf die Bedürfnisse und Bedenken der Mitarbeitenden eingehen.
The mental challenge of letting go of old identities should also not be underestimated. You have to get used to the new role, which some people might find to be not entirely trivial. Changing relationships are also part of the package: as a manager, it is important to clearly define the distance and proximity to team members and to communicate openly.
Communication in a new field of activity
How important communication is in this phase can be seen in several aspects. Weinand recommends open and clear communication about the new role as well as transparency in expectations. Actively listening to the needs and concerns of the team is also part of this. One-on-one meetings with each team member can help build trust and define a common goal.
The conclusion? The transition into a leadership role is a process that needs to be well thought out and prepared. However, with the right strategies and a positive attitude, this change can not only be mastered, but also offers the opportunity for personal growth and development.
Understanding complex topics and the importance of support through training or mentors are just some of the key aspects that can be crucial over the course of a career.