- Being the boss isn't easy - especially if this is your first rodeo.
- We put together a 30-day guide to effective people management to help you out.
- Each day marks a different step in the process. On Day 8 you'll warn your employees that you'll probably mess up. And on Day 17, you'll ask your team for "feedforward."
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Taking on a management role for the first time can be intimidating.
Suddenly, everyone's looking to you for answers - and now that you've got the power to fire or demote at will, some people may be terrified of you.
But there's a reason you were chosen to lead a team, and likely all you need is a little guidance. To that end, we put together a 30-day plan to becoming the best (and least terrifying) boss you can be. Each day features a different leadership tip, based on research or expert opinion.
Read on and take comfort in the fact that many newbie managers have walked the same path before you. Here's what they've learned: