Its hard to think of any professions that havent been impacted by the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Lets say youre one of themcongratulations!
Thats no small feat.
But its also probably something youve never done beforeespecially if your new role is as a manager.
So how can you set yourself up for success?
This is a wonderful opportunity to be excited about for sure, she tells Lifehacker.
When we are able to see unusual circumstances as opportunities, we can overcome anxiety.
Heres what we learned.
Here are a few ways to set yourself up for success.
New staff need to feel comfortable asking questions honestly, and not be worried about contacting people.
If you give a shot to avoid the smaller things, it could snowball into much bigger issues.
Remember, the team wants you to succeed.
Set clear expectations
Part of communicating effectively with your team is setting clear expectations for them.
You have to motivate them to do the work like you would if you were in the same room.
It is entirely possible, as long as you feel the motivation too.
Here are a few.
Keep a running list of your questions so you dont forget about them.
Also, ask your manager about their preferred venue for answering your questions.
Basically, have a lot of questions!
The more you ask, the easier it gets.
This is especially important if youre overseeing their workloads, she adds.
