5 tips for first-time managers

Upgrade your leadership game - without losing your personality.

So, you’re a line manager now. Maybe it was planned, maybe it wasn’t. Either way — what’s next?

Most people don’t say management is their favourite part of the job. Don’t get it wrong, there are plenty of rewarding aspects. When your direct report smashes the project they’re owning? Fantastic. When they become much more autonomous in their role and start to contribute to wider strategy? LOVE. Plus, it’s huge for your own growth: communication, delegation, and big-picture thinking all LVL up fast.

But it’s definitely a challenging gig. Here’s how to hit the ground running.