Thrilled to announce I've accepted a new challenge within my company!

Thrilled to announce I've accepted a new challenge within my company!

I've been heavily involved in leadership initiatives for the past two years, drawing on my 16 years of experience in the field. Earning this opportunity validates the hard work and trust I've built with my leadership and team.

While personal growth was a key motivator, I'll admit navigating team dynamics factored into my decision. A challenging team member, known for his difficult personality, was also vying for this position. I believe my leadership style and experience better align with our team's goals and, quite frankly, would have led me to pursue other opportunities if he had taken the lead.

He may not readily accept this shift, but I'm committed to building a collaborative and productive environment for everyone. My focus will be on fostering open communication, appreciating individual strengths, and working as a united team to achieve our goals.

That all being said, any advice setting the tone, particularly with this individual and team as a whole would be greatly appreciated.

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  1. Anonymous

    Having a sit-down 1:1 with this guy would be good to see how he is taking the news. It may be short and uncomfortable if he is having difficulty dealing with being passed over, which wouldn't change the probability of him leaving. If he is dealing well and wants to regroup and join the team, it opens the possibility for productive, ongoing collaborative work. Follow up with 1:1's with the rest of the team. You might be surprised at how they feel about it, too.

    I have taken over teams like this before, some with outspoken and obnoxious people who would have taken the team down if they had been put in charge. This was the technique that worked the best for me.

  2. Anonymous

    Thank you for the thoughtful response. I intend to take your advice.

  3. Tami L Cannizzaro

    Congratulations! So happy for you

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