Purpose and benefits

Congratulations, you’ve been appointed as a manager—either for the first time, or for the first time at this level. You’re likely to be responsible for managing a team of up to 15 people, either in a company you already work for, or in a new organisation. This is obviously very exciting for you, though you may feel somewhat daunted at the prospect, especially if you were previously a member of the team you will now be managing.

However, provided you follow a few basic rules, there is no reason why such fears shouldn’t be easily overcome, and your new role will give you excellent scope to stretch your wings and fulfil your potential. This actionlist is intended to give you these basic rules and help smooth the path forward into this new phase of your working life.