Sometimes a promotion can suddenly change your relationship with co-workers from “peer” to “boss.” It’s not an uncommon scenario, particularly in companies with strong succession plans. However when this happens it often creates an awkward and uncomfortable set of dynamics, and there’s no blueprint for how to manage them.
Managing Former Peers
Sometimes a promotion can suddenly change your relationship with co-workers from “peer” to “boss.” It’s not an uncommon scenario, particularly in companies with strong succession plans. However when this happens it often creates an awkward and uncomfortable set of dynamics, and there’s no blueprint for how to manage them. Here’s an example*: Peter was the […]
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