Abstract
With the amount of time we spend with our coworkers, it’s understandable that we develop strong friendships with some of them.
Friendships can get tricky when the power dynamic changes and one person in the friendship becomes the boss.
Research shows that 90% of first-time managers have struggled to navigate the boundaries between being a boss and a friend, and more than 70% have lost friendships since becoming a manager.
To effectively manage the transition you should: 1) Acknowledge the power shift; 2) Accept your new role; 3) Be consistent and fair with your team members; 4) Don’t let emotions get in the way of tough decisions; 5) Manage how much you share on social media.
Friendships can get tricky when the power dynamic changes and one person in the friendship becomes the boss.
Research shows that 90% of first-time managers have struggled to navigate the boundaries between being a boss and a friend, and more than 70% have lost friendships since becoming a manager.
To effectively manage the transition you should: 1) Acknowledge the power shift; 2) Accept your new role; 3) Be consistent and fair with your team members; 4) Don’t let emotions get in the way of tough decisions; 5) Manage how much you share on social media.
Original language | English |
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Specialist publication | Harvard Business Review |
Publisher | Harvard Business Review Press |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2022 |