The Growth Group | Consultants to Management

109 Clarifying your Responsibility
Posted on July 27, 2011: One of the most common missteps of new managers is assuming they’re on the same page as their bosses in terms of how they define their role and responsibilities. The good news is that making sure you and your boss are in synch about the expectations of your role and responsibilities can be as simple as making a list.
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108 Centered in Change
Posted on July 12, 2011: 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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107 The Times (and Technology) are a’ Changin’
Posted on July 6, 2011: 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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106 Is this what I signed up for?
Posted on June 29, 2011: 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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This blog is for anyone new to management. We'll discuss the challenges you'll face as a new manager and offer a perspective that is intentioned to help you round the learning curve and navigate the waters of management.