How to Train Your New Boss

When it comes to training a new boss, the road can be rough and rocky, especially if you had hoped to get the promotion yourself. Knowing how to handle this uncomfortable situation gives you a better shot at future advancement and a less stressful work environment. Master the skills of diplomacy and watch your career take off.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Leave a grudge at the door and welcome the new boss as you would any new employee. Introduce them around the office if they are a new hire or just new to the department.

2. Provide a clear outline of the day-to-day operations. Ensure the boss you train knows where to find any vital information such as reports or inventory. Familiarize them with vendors or outside personnel they will be dealing with.

3. Define the responsibilities of each employee and how they assist in meeting departmental goals. Leave personal feelings out of the conversation and focus on the ability of the employee.

4. Go over the daily, weekly and monthly schedule and process of the department. Outline the workflow process and inform them of potential problems that can arise within each step. Discuss any meetings, vendors or deadlines that have special needs.

5. Plan to put in extra hours while you train the boss but make scheduling expectations clear so the boss knows when you expect to go back to normal work hours. Set aside time to discuss questions or problems that allow you to continue handling you own workload.

6. Monitor how the new boss is adjusting as they begin to handle the processes within the department. Offer advice when asked and slowly work yourself back into the normal routine of the job. Continue being a loyal employee in order to make the next step up your own.