Facing Resentment from Unsuccessful Candidates for Your Job
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Managing Resentment from Unsuccessful Promotion Candidates
Summary
Being promoted to a managerial position can be exciting, but it often brings challenges, especially if you face resentment from colleagues who were also candidates for the role. This guide offers strategies to navigate and resolve such tensions effectively.Key Points
Start a Conversation
Begin by having an open and honest discussion with the colleague who feels resentful. Your aim is to understand their feelings and work together towards a constructive relationship.
Understand Their Perspective
Resentment might stem from their belief that they were the best fit for the position, or from the embarrassment of not achieving it after sharing their aspirations with close ones. These deep personal feelings can impact their professional demeanor.
To get insights, express your awareness of their qualifications and directly ask how they feel about the outcome. Encourage them to share by asking questions like, “Do you still feel disappointed?”
If they express their frustration, listen actively. Then guide the conversation towards a productive path by emphasizing your belief in their abilities and discussing future steps.
Restore Their Confidence
Before the discussion, think of ways their skills can benefit the department. Assign them a meaningful project that matches their strengths, and involve them in the project's planning to ensure their buy-in.
This approach serves dual purposes: advancing departmental goals and allowing the individual to rebuild any lost self-esteem by succeeding in a visible role, which can also open doors for future opportunities.
If Issues Persist
If the person remains uncooperative despite efforts to integrate them, a more direct conversation is needed. Address how their attitude is affecting the team and emphasize the importance of a positive contribution.
If necessary, follow standard procedures for performance improvement, making it clear that continued negativity is unsustainable.
Insights from Experts
Management Consultant Mike McInerney highlights that resentment is common even at executive levels, but experienced leaders learn to manage it without letting emotions hinder progress. New managers can benefit from adopting similar strategies.
By addressing resentment thoughtfully and strategically, new managers can foster a harmonious workplace where everyone contributes to the department's success.
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