New Practice Managers – How to Navigate the Transition to Leadership

Another listener question: “How do I navigate being a brand-new office manager?”

Are you a new manager? Are you now overseeing your peers? How do you lead a team you were recently a part of?

Trisha Lincoln SHRM-SCP joins Alan Twigg to discuss this common topic.

We discuss:
The dynamics of middle management: stuck between owners and employees
Job description nuances for managers
Proper training and risks for new managers
What specific power does a manager have? Raises. Hiring. Serious issues.
What does the policy manual say?
How can the owner(s) empower you in this new role?
Don’t expect instant authority and obedience
Respect is earned over time

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