406 The "Teacher" Becomes the "Learner"

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1. 108 Centered in Change

We’ve seen a lot of change in the last few years and are constantly bombarded by a myriad of choices about products and information from around the globe.  Unfortunately, this over-abundance of choice and information can be a major stress factor, particularly for the new manager.  

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2. 107 The Times (and Technology) are a’ Changin’

Most of us are threatened by change . . . especially when it’s forced on us.  Sometimes, we fight the change. Sometimes, we ignore it.  Sometimes, we blame someone else for it.  We question why change is needed, and fall into the “We’re right; they’re wrong” routine.  Or, “we’ve tried that; it didn’t work.” 

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Tags: change, technology, information sharing, managing change, managing information

3. 106 Is this what I signed up for?

Experiencing anxiety in your new position?  That’s a normal emotional reaction to transitions.  Transitions, by definition, involve letting go of something and taking hold of something else.  Letting go of the behaviors, attitudes and skill sets of an employee and taking hold of the behaviors, attitudes and skill sets of a supervisor or manager can be scary. 

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4. 101 I Can Really Do This

Mark Twain quoted a man being tarred, feathered and run out of town as saying, “If it wasn’t for the honor of it all, I would have rather left town some other way.”  That’s often the sentiment of first-time managers when they realize the true nature of the manager’s job in today’s society.

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