I believe that the key to success lies in knowing how to both strive for a lot and fail well. In his book Principles, Ray Dalio talks about failures that’s so relevant to making mistakes They are bound to make mistakes, but self-discipline and eagerness to improve can help them learn from these mistakes and offset their vulnerabilities. What new managers need to know is that self-awareness is the first step to notice their own shortcomings. Their belief in the self-righteousness of their actions prevents them from seeing reality, accepting mistakes, and learning from it. They are oblivious of the impact of their own actions, how others perceive them, and live with a false sense of pride in the assumption that everything they do is right.
Why do first time managers fail?įirst-time managers fail when they do not accept the challenges of the new role with openness and curiosity.
The excitement of the new job along with the commotion of its demands will cause you to make mistakes as a new manager. As a first time manager, it may seem that your world has turned upside down with a schedule that’s packed, stakeholders with unrealistic demands, and your own team members who look up to you with high hopes and expectations. The first 30 days on the job may seem crazy with too many things that require your attention. The mindset to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them is essential to the growth and success of a new manager. The first few weeks are the most critical to earning trust and respect from people in the organization. As a new manager, mistakes are inevitable.
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