This CareerJournal article deals with the problem of former colleagues who, after becoming bosses, abuse their power.
In my consulting practice, I've seen more problems in the opposite direction: the former associates who don't cut their former peer/now boss a break. Any assertion of authority is described as being drunk with power. Training programs need to include workshops on followership as well as leadership.
Amen - I'm the supervisor of a former peer and she thinks I'm now "controlling."
ReplyDeleteMe too. I'm on a "high horse" by enforcing a consistent work schedlue.
ReplyDeleteI recommend having as few as possible group meetings and instead having individual meetings in order to win over the "neutrals" so they are less susceptible to the truly resistant co-workers.
ReplyDeleteGood luck! That's one of the toughest supervisory/leadership challenges out there.
Michael