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10 Great Tips for New Managers in This Infographic

Michele McGovern
By: Michele McGovern

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Michele McGovern writes. A lot. These days, she covers HR, digging deep into company culture, DEI, leadership, management and the everchanging world of work. In the years between getting a BA in journalism from a state school and writing about HR, she wrote about big-city crime for a wire service and small-town life for local newspapers. She’s a mediocre mom, decent wife, wannabe athlete and consummate pursuer of fun - on land, snow and water. Find her on LinkedIn @michele-mcgovern-writer.

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Last Updated: October 24, 2025
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The biggest mistake most new managers make is continuing to do their old jobs.

It’s hard to break old habits, but that’s what new leaders must do.

New Managers’ Struggles

A lot of new things will be competing for your attention. And it is up to you to set priorities and juggle them effectively.

To help those first-time managers, the folks at Acuity Training in the U.K. have shared their list of top 10 tips in this infographic.

Infographic courtesy of Acuity Training

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