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(This is a follow-on question to my previous topic, but I thought it was best to open it as a separate topic)

In the First Rule for New Managers cast, M&M mention another cast they were planning on doing, on the subject of "What to say and how to meet everyone" on your first day at a new management job.  (I've just found this CT cast, which isn't in the full members-only MT RSS feed, and I'm currently listening to it).

I'd really appreciate it if people would be willing to share any other secrets they might have for what is, at it's core, an incredibly crucial time (making that first impression): What do you say to introduce yourself to the team, and how do you go about meeting everyone, on your first day at a new management job?

Thanks everyone.

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Submitted by robin_s on Sunday August 14th, 2011 8:47 pm

If possible, find out something positive about each of your new directs that you can refer to when you meet them.  If you can say something like, "Hi Sue, it's great to meet you.  I've heard you bring a lot of creative ideas to the team, and I'm really looking forward to working with you" -  believe me, you'll make their day, especially if they think YOUR boss has told you something positive about them.  And if you make their day, you've made a good impression.

 

Best of luck to you.  I was in your shoes a year ago.

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Submitted by naraa on Wednesday August 17th, 2011 12:14 am

 Agree with Robin, great advice.  So true.  May I add that if you are not informed and cannot find out about something positive about them or their work to tell them, you can state a comment on something about the importance of the work they are responsible for and your interest on it.  For example: "Hi Sue, it´s great to meet you.  I´ve been told you are responsible for the project status report. Project status reports are in directing and aiding decisions on projects.  I am really looking forward to working with you, reading your reports and listening to your view on the project status."

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Submitted by jaredavd on Wednesday August 24th, 2011 8:18 am

I recently experienced a similar job transition and had to add "How To Manage A Disgruntled Non-Promoted Direct" to my list of podcasts I had to relisten to and apply when I moved.  I wasn't aware at the time, but one of the guys that ended up working for me applied for the job I got and wasn't thrilled about it.

Link for part 1 of 3 is here:

http://www.manager-tools.com/2011/04/how-manage-a-disgruntled-non-promot...