Brazen Careerist


Brazen Careerist, by Penelope Trunk

 

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Making the shift from worker to manager

1) Focus on people, not tasks. The job of the manager is to get the best work from the people you manage. Ideally, you show people how to see themselves differently so that they are able to produce at a higher level than they ever imagined.

2) Make a quick transition. Delegating your old job should take three days. If you died today, your job would be delegated in a couple of days. Plus, you have to let go and stop caring about things that no longer matter.

3) Remember to manage up. You can only impress your boss with your management skill if you are accomplishing things she cares about. Set measurable goals for yourself and let people know that you're meeting them.

4) Listen more than you talk. Start with a listening tour to find out what matters to people. Only then can you set goals for yourself.

 

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