Starting a new position - need feedback on how to handle
Starting a new position - need feedback on how to handle
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I am starting a new position in management at a new firm. I have extensive management experience at the Director level, and have managed Engineers before. I will be managing several groups of engineers, but I knew them all (we kind of "grew up together"). I would like some ideas on how to get off on the right foot with the new staff.
I would be interested in feedback - when this happened to you, what did the new Director/Manager do that impressed you the most? What about the least?
Thanks!
I would be interested in feedback - when this happened to you, what did the new Director/Manager do that impressed you the most? What about the least?
Thanks!





RE: Starting a new position - need feedback on how to handle
RE: Starting a new position - need feedback on how to handle
"But what... is it good for?"
Engineer at the Advanced Computing Systems Division of IBM, 1968, commenting on the microchip.
Have you read FAQ731-376 to make the best use of Eng-Tips Forums?
RE: Starting a new position - need feedback on how to handle
Don't ever lie
Don't ever steal credit from your team
Don't ever sidestep the arrows if your team doesn't deserve them
TTFN
RE: Starting a new position - need feedback on how to handle
corus
RE: Starting a new position - need feedback on how to handle
RE: Starting a new position - need feedback on how to handle
It is not just for first time managers, I refer to it all the time. It's easy reading and has a lot of answers to your questions/concerns.
RE: Starting a new position - need feedback on how to handle
2. Talk to people with an open mind. Never form an opinion about somebody based on (a) hearsay (b) appearance and (c) I disagree with the old saying "first impression is the best impression".
3. Don't overpromise.
4. Don't vent out opinions about your predecessor, even if he had done blunders.
HVAC68