Not ready to step up
28 August 2012
I’ve been working as a senior consultant in a recruitment agency for a couple of years now and my branch manager is moving on to pastures new. I’m fairly confident they’re going to offer me her job and I get on well with all the people I work with, but I’
Moving into management can be a culture shock. One day you’re a member of the team and the next day you’re supervising it. Remaining “one of the gang” can be difficult if you are to be respected as a manager, and friendships may need to be kept out of office hours if you want to avoid the impression of favouritism.
That doesn’t mean that you have to become a...