Five things not to do when taking on your first leadership role
Launching headlong into the job, for one thing, is not likely to be a strategy that will pay off
STEPPING into your first leadership role can be both exhilarating and daunting. The pressure to perform and lead your team to success can be overwhelming.
While there are countless strategies for achieving excellence, it is important to recognise and avoid common pitfalls. Here are five things not to do when taking on your first leadership role.
1. Do not simply launch into the role
When you are newly promoted to lead a team or organisation, there is usually a small grace period – which is important to maximise.
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