I've been asked to become a supervisor over the team that i am currently on.

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April 10,2022 at 2:45PM UTC

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I've been asked to become a supervisor over the team that i am currently on. The goal is for me to get additional experience and apply for it when it's posted without filling my current position if I'm not selected. (We use a point based system and an interview panel so it's not a matter of just being selected.) I'd like some advice about how to win over my coworkers to get their buy in. We're coming off of some prior toxic leadership so its been a really stressful environment and they've seen me at my best and worst, unfortunately. We have new management so morale is improved, including mine. Any advice or resources are welcome.

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HILDA GApril 10,2022 at 4:42PM UTC
Practicing collegiality may be helpful. Another helpful hint is hearing their voices in order to be able to know what's in their heart and what are the things they usually look for in a healthy workplace so as to keep them in their current jobs. Good luck.:)
AnonymousApril 11,2022 at 1:53PM UTC
I've been making a list of questions to ask the group as well as the individual. I thought I'd meet with them as a whole once it's announced and then one on one.