So i started a manager role with a global company.

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April 8,2022 at 3:23PM UTC

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So i started a manager role with a global company. Awesome resources, trainings etc. Its been a lot to take in. TraTraining has been intense. Just so much information on processes policies etc. I feel i havent yet touched what is expected for my role. I figure that is normal i am new. Now im feeling kind of catty judgment from colleagues and i know one of my direct reports clearly wanted the role. How do i handle it? Honeslty I am in learning mode right now. I'm involved appropriately I don't just talk out my butt without knowing. I am assertive just not agressive. That is not who I am.

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AnonymousApril 11,2022 at 5:05PM UTC
Have you spoken to your colleagues about it? It might be worth saying something to them.
AnonymousMay 2,2022 at 7:39PM UTC
I love that you said, "That is not who I am." I was in a similar situation and a colleague advised me, "Go in there and show them who's boss!" But that is not who I am. I'm a leader and an encourager and it all worked out. Give yourself time, and the team time to see that YOU were given this position for a reason.
AnonymousMay 2,2022 at 11:02PM UTC
I’m in a similar situation.
I am a new manager for a global company. I am also the only manager in my business unit and my manager is in another country. I get a lot of pushback on the decisions I make; mainly by men. Even though they are not in my function and cannot justify why I shouldn’t do something. I like you am not aggressive; I believe you manage the business and lead the people. This is how I have found success. I am learning i need to brag more. But I am doing it my way. Sharing weekly recaps; including my learnings and takeaways. Shout outs to my team and the results to my actions. I was under (& still) under the radar. But I’m branching out my way. I can’t say it’s the best way, but it’s my way. & I’ve been getting the global exposure I want compared to just US exposure. I’ve been with this company 6months. I am seeing where it goes. I also have someone on my team that thought he could do my job and was a bit difficult. In his weekly meeting w me, I simply shared my calendar with him and asked him could he cover me during my 10 day vacation. He had no idea what my job entailed. He became a true ally very fast!