5Rs of leadership transition when taking on a new managerial role

This post came out from The Straits Times (4 June 2015)

Title - Paving the way to success

Some pointers that I've got are:
1. Role
2. Reality
3. Results
4. Resources
5. Relationships

1. On Role

• Research the new role and clarify the responsibilities
• Understand the big picture and how it connects to the organization's strategic objectives
• Improve knowledge, issues and trends that will impact you and the organization
• >Adopt a new mindset by getting results from the team and their expertise, not yourself as an individual contributor

2. On Reality

• Develop insights on the potential strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats related
• Make necessary changes
• Keep the big picture in mind while staying open and objective

3. On Results

• Be proactive in reaching out to bosses and key stakeholders to align various sets of expectations
• Score some quick wins in first couple of months to position yourself as an achiever, gain credibility with your boss and team

4. On Resources

• Identify, source for and secure critical logistical resources in a timely manner
• Do eat well, rest well and exercise

5. On Relationships

• Build your support network quickly, seek alliances and identify coaches on your team who can guide you
• Get up to speed with the communication processes in the organization and leverage on them
• Be aware of office politics and navigate with finesse by establishing which employees are supporting you, and determining those who need to be persuaded or are not aligned with your vision
• To be able to influence others, you need to have good relationships with them

Yours,
Something Small Thinking Big