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    Great Expectations

    Posted by: tasha
    Date: 11/1/2007 12:05:30 AM

    In my present position I have been overloaded with work for the possibility of a promotion when my current manager moves on. This is a planned mentoring type situation. I am to develop additional managerial skills, take on additional work load as well as classes to move into this position. All of which I agreed upon as mutually set out goals. The work load is tremendous with no increase in pay right now and no real guarantee I will move into the position. One of the most difficult aspects of this process is that if I move into the position I will be managing friends / peers - a truly difficult situation. One personality in particular is very hard to deal with. It appears they realize something is going on because they notice I am involved more in top managerial meetings. I don't enjoy animosity or jealousy in the workplace and am working hard to try and create a team environment as well as harmony. But I can't discuss the meetings I'm involved with when they confront me about them because some informtion is not ready for disclosure until later dates or it is management information only. It's just difficult when individuals stop speaking to you altogether - like being in jr. high again and it's absolutely childish. I am not quite sure how to deal with these particular individuals. I'm working hard to get to the management level position and I do value these people but their attitudes tend to reflect very poorly upon them. Any good advice?

    Reply from: matildagsd
    Date: 11/1/2007 3:33:00 PM
    Reply: AS long as you are privy to information and they're not, there will be a bit of a gulf between you. Sorry, that goes with the territory. You need to get across to them that your keeping information confidential is NOT a personal choice nor is it a slam against them. The individual you speak of may be worried about being left out of the loop or may be concerned about their own work performance. In my office, memos summarizing the last board meetings or managerial conferences were sent out to all employees so they were kept informed of what was happening, company-wise. If an employee still had a problem with 'being left out', they were told to bring it up during their evaluations or to schedule an appt with the head honcho to discuss their fears or worries.
    Reply from: unlucky7
    Date: 1/10/2008 2:16:00 PM
    Reply: Well, my only knowled of such situation was when my sister worked with a group of girls (peers) and she was promoted and now over them. They gave her a heck of a time, so expect this. Do not play into the high school games yourself.Do not answer any of their present questions about what is going on. Hang tough for your objective and continue to be personable with your group, not overly friendly, do a good job with your work.

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