The Big Picture—Short- and Long-Term

As a new manager you are faced with much of the above, and more! You probably felt overwhelmed before you had staff to manage, and now you have a whole new set of challenges. Again, it is important to take a deep breath and realize that you do not have to tackle every issue at once. For the moment, stay focused on the big picture, especially where you are today and where you want to be in the future.

The following are some categories to consider as it relates to your new job today and tomorrow:

Short Term

In the short term (i.e., over the next three months), you should be getting to know your staff, managers, customers, and the major components and requirements of your new role.

Know Your Staff

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