Jennifer King, HR Analyst at Software Advice, posted an excellent list of five tips for newly-promoted managers. She built this list from interviewing managers and practitioners.
Read the whole post:
http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/hr/5-tips-for-first-time-managers-1031912/
The five steps include:
- the need to get to know your team and what motivates them
- learning to shift your sense of satisfaction to the work your team generates
- improving listening skills
- developing your personal leadership style
- learn as you grow into your role