4 crucial things to do in your first 100 days in a new leadership role

Have you finally managed to become a leader after years of working under different managers? Are you keen on making a good impression on those who appointed you and on your team members? If yes, this article is just what you need to read to help you succeed in a new leadership role. The decisions you make in the first few months of your new role have a major influence on whether you will succeed or fail as a leader.

Making a successful transition into your new role is bound to have its highs and lows. Here are four things you should do to make your transition stress-free for yourself as well as for those around you.

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Evaluate the situation

You were placed in a leadership role for a reason. In most cases, that reason is generally to solve a problem. However, it is impossible to solve a problem until you find out what it is. Therefore, you need to do your own digging to identify the root cause behind the company's troubles. Once you have managed to identify that, you can create a strategy for solving the issue. To put it simply, you need to know where you are to know where you need to go.

Look for a mentor

A mentor is imperative for your success in your new leadership role. You need to find someone in a higher role who has more experience and knowledge than you and who is willing to share their knowledge with you. Once you have selected this person, invest time in building a relationship with them so that you can learn from their mistakes. If you learn important lessons from their managerial experiences, you are bound to avoid making the same blunders he did.

Communicate better

Communication is the cornerstone of successful leadership. When you clearly state your expectations to your team members, you leave no room for errors caused by miscommunication. Also, when you take a genuine interest in what your staff has to say, you make your team members feel valued. Poor communication is easily the most destructive element in any relationship. However, this destructive force can be easily remedied with the intention to communicate better.

Learn time-management

It is a given that as a leader your time-management skills have to be superb. If you are unable to meet deadlines, you can't expect your team members to adhere to deadlines. It all boils down to your ability to balance the daily tasks appointed to you. Don't get bogged down by things that don't matter. Instead, focus on those tasks that will make you and your team soar.

Your new leadership role is your opportunity to take the next big step in your career. If your actions are genuine, you'll ensure your success as well as the success of those around you.

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