Now You're the Boss

1 Introduction

You've just been promoted. After receiving congratulations from your friends at work, you realise that you'll now be supervising those same people. As you begin working on the next level, you need to build important new relationships with senior management without alienating your old co-workers. Keep in mind that the way that you are perceived by your old and new peers can be as important as the quality of the work that you do. How can you best take on new roles of authority and responsibility? While every situation is unique, there are some universal strategies that can ease you into your new role with confidence. The following steps should help you make the transition from bossed to boss.