Buddy to boss
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When people were asked, ‘what would worry you most about taking on your boss’s job?’, the most common answer was ‘Managing my friends’.
In a world of ‘them and us’, becoming a ‘them’ could sound the death knell for being one of us. Equally, stay too matey and we’re not doing any leading at all.
The magic lies in redefining the relationship so that we can work well together and still remain on the best of terms. Easier said than done.
Which is why this workout reveals how it’s done. In particular how to:
* Counter the saboteurs, especially if they think they should have got your job.
* Stay true when the going gets tough, which it will.
* Win round allies who will reinforce you in your new role.
* Spot role models and find mentors.
Managing your mates can be one of the hardest challenges at work. Conquer this and pretty much everything will seem small fry in comparison.
In 90 minutes you will have
- Explored how you want the relationship to work.
- Examined a range of techniques to establish your position without offending your friends.
- Uncovered tactics to deal with the rough ride new managers can get.
- Made a plan on how to make the move.