Many individual contributors who have been successful at their jobs often get the opportunity to move up into a management position.  Because they have demonstrated an ability to handle additional responsibilities as a single contributor, the conclusion is that they can handle the additional responsibilities of leading people.

Before you step up, ask yourself these questions as a starting point. And if you are a manager about ready to promote, these are great questions to review with the potential promotion candidate.

1. What should I do during my first day as a manager? By the 30th and 90th days?

If you don't know the answer to this question, then you need to sit down with your new boss BEFORE your first day and prioritize key success criteria for your new position.

Coaching Tip:  Managers who are promoting star performers should clearly define success and any areas of development and training the new manager should receive.  It is your job to make sure they have all the tools and resources to be successful. Read more...

Here's to your leadership success!

Beth Miller
Executive Velocity Inc   

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