7 Tips for Managing Inherited Teams

• Never let your ego lead
• Meet with every employee IMMEDIATELY
• Assess before effect
• Relationships are as important as data
• Communicate transparently
• Learn your employees goals
• Trust your experts

Your Network

The importance of cultivating a robust professional network cannot be overstated. Depending on your team’s location and the level of employees you manage, your network may serve as the foundational support for your employees’ initial professional connections. Many managers I have encountered neglect their own career development, mistakenly prioritizing their daily tasks over long-term professional growth. This short-sighted perspective can limit both your and your employees’ future career opportunities.

My management philosophy underscores the necessity of advancing employees through a well-structured pipeline to ensure a continuous influx of talent. For this strategy to be effective, it is crucial to maintain both internal and external relationships. By guiding your employees toward their professional goals, you facilitate the introduction of new talent into your organization, thereby enhancing the overall value and competitiveness of your firm.

Managing Pyramid Players

In today’s business environment, the focus has shifted from successful project work leading to promotions to the constant management of one’s individual reputation. This change reflects a broader trend where staying at a company for more than two years can result in a loss of overall income for employees in many sectors.

Given this context, how can we build a team from talented individuals who are incentivized to prioritize their personal interests?

• Meet to Learn Individual Goals
• Foster Open Communication
• Recognize and Reward Contributions
• Provide Growth Opportunities
• Promote a Collaborative Culture

By implementing these strategies, we can transform a group of self-focused individuals into a cohesive, high-performing team, capable of achieving remarkable success together.