by Christi Barrett | Change, Supervision, Transition
You always knew she had talent and was hard-working. Now the person who used to sit in the next cubicle is moving to a corner office. How do you manage the transition and the issues that will arise? Discuss roles and expectations. Hopefully the new boss will initiate...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Leadership, Supervision, Transition
You’ve done it. You’ve received the big promotion and will now lead your department. So, how do you handle the transition from being a peer to being the boss? Scott Eblin summarized a New York Times article on Ursula Burns’ transition to CEO at...
by Christi Barrett | Delegation, Supervision, Trust
Much has been written about the importance of people trusting their leaders. Less attention is paid to the essential quality of trust in your direct reports (sometimes referred to somewhat disparagingly as “subordinates”). There is a sweet spot of trust,...
