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A manager is promoted to a new position as director. This new position entails managing of other managers who were once peers and even friends. What are some of the challenges this new director may face and how will he and she turn them into positives? How does he or she manage this team to make them successful?

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The promotion of a manager to the position where they become responsible for other managers who were previously their peers and even friends can be a daunting challenge. A delicate balance is required for the new director in gaining respect and recognition within their new role. One of the first major obstacles to be faced will be one of envy and jealousy from previous peers. They may feel that they probably deserved the position more than the new director, in effect undermining every effort the new ...

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