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The Management Realization

impression possible. After Then there’s the trust fac- tunity to give their side of
F all, you want to let your tor. Since you’re no longer the story. Do not allow the
O bosses know they made one of them, be prepared fact that you have worked
R the right decision in plac- to be less trusted. The with the officer for years

G ing you into management. information once shared to greatly influence your
E amongst you will less decision, because surely

R Your subordinates will see likely arrive to you. It’s they will believe they can
Y you in one of two ways. important that there’s open continue to violate the

Either you are still one of communication and hav- rules. You may want to
D guys/gals or you are “one ing an open door policy consider asking if there
E of them.” You will at some does wonders. are off duty issues they

C point have to make some may be facing. The of-
E difficult decisions in re- Speaking from experience, ficer may be uncomfort-
P gards to your management delegating and disciplin- able with speaking to you

T style. ing is an art that some- about his or her personal
I times draws pushback and life so be careful and don’t

O Your once co-workers resentment, especially push too hard for informa-
N are now your subordi- for former officers with tion. Sometimes, they just

nates and you will have whom you worked with need someone to talk to
L to address their concerns in the field. It’s impor- and listen, even if there is
I while addressing upper tant to keep in mind that nothing the manager can

E management’s responsi- you are not looking to really do. Instead mentor
S bilities delegated to you. be a “boss” but rather a them and if it is absolutely

One thing to be aware of leader. Inspire officers necessary discipline ac-

that I found in my years of under you to do a great cording to site or company
management is the favor- job and be professional. policy. Put it behind you
itism factor. Your former In the grander scheme of and work with the officer.

co-workers will try to get things, this will benefit
favored treatment such them. Only then can you As a newly promoted

as turning a blind eye to forward their names for manager myself, the very
rule violations, days off recognition and advance- first thing I did was have
and other things that rou- ment. If you must disci- a special staff meeting and

tinely would be frowned pline, do so in private. It’s put everyone on the same
upon. You don’t want to important to get all the page. I explained my role

upset them because you facts first and be sure to and how it related to them
used to work with them. give the officer an oppor- and to upper management.

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