So, how to behave if appointed as the director of the company? First, let's determine whether you are an employee of this company for a long time. After all, it really happens that a person makes a fast career, from a middle manager to a superior. If you became a director that way, then in this situation there are pluses and minuses. The advantages are that you know the "soul" of the firm, imagine how departments work or individual employees. Who can be trusted and who can you rely on. But, on the other hand, when you became a director, many began to envy you, clearly or secretly. Of course, they will try to spoil your life, and even be removed from office. At the same time, other employees with whom you are on good terms will sincerely rejoice that you have been appointed, but will always expect from you a more loyal attitude. If you refuse something in some way, they will take it for personal insult and your "star disease." How can you make sure that the fact that you were appointed to such a high position did not turn into a real hammer.
First, try to behave in a way that does not give clear reasons for the work of envious persons. Of course, they will find the reason to pour you dirt, but if it is imaginary, no one will listen to them. But if there is a good deal of truth in the gossip, then the whole office will gladly discuss you. Eliminate the envious of such joy and try to always control their behavior. Also, be careful that these people do not mess with the work, thus, spoiling you with some kind of deal. You, working in this company for more than one year, should already at least approximately understand who is capable of this. Therefore, try to entrust responsible affairs only to reliable people, and if this does not always work out, check everything and make sure that you are not framed anywhere.
But how to behave with your old friends? These people have been with you from the very beginning, you have passed a lot with them and they are sincerely glad for your victory. How to find such an exit, so that they do not hold offense at you. First, they need to talk about everything. After all, you are adult educated people, so you can discuss the situation normally. It is better to have a conversation in an informal setting so that they do not feel like your subordinates. Communicate with your friends and explain to them that outside the office you are always their friend, who is ready to help and support everything. But, when you are at work, you must observe subordination. Therefore, you immediately warn that you will not forgive them all the flaws and write off on friendship. Of course, like any person and, especially, a friend, you will try to understand and forgive occasional errors, but none of them should enjoy friendship with the director, as this is wrong and abnormal. Naturally, they still have some minimal indulgences and you will always go to meet them, but only if you know that the matter is really important and serious. Otherwise, all their requests and cases will be considered together with the problems of other employees.
Of course, not everyone will take this news with joy, because, each of us wants to have a close person in the directorate, and do not blow the robot into a mustache. But, if they are good and reliable friends, they will soon understand you and accept your position. If you see that you have made a mistake in someone, and now he is sharpening his teeth at you, beware of such a person. The fact is that he is worse than ordinary envious people, because he has his trump cards. Unlike them, a former friend knows a lot about you and, if necessary, puts it into play. Therefore, be with such people cautious, and if they are also bad specialists - fire without a twinge of conscience.
Now, let's talk about how to act when you came to a completely new team, and immediately to the post of director. First, you do not need to start immediately to change something. It will be difficult for the team to get used to the changes that a completely new person offers them. Especially if they were too fond of and valued the former director. So, first, just look at the staff. You should at least approximately understand how effectively and harmoniously they work, and then decide whether it is worth changing something or not. If you still decide to change, try to do everything smoothly and slowly. Let people have time to get used to everything, so that your new laws and rules do not cause them to reject. Remember that when a person works through power and hates his boss, the productivity of his labor falls sharply. Therefore, act wisely.
Also, try to determine who you can rely on, and who should beware. Never immediately trust those who from the first day admire you and want to be friends. Of course, maybe it's a really kind and friendly person. But, more often than not, those who want to curry favor with their boss or, conversely, become friends, behave in order to learn all the secrets, divert attention, and dismiss them. Therefore, be cautious in the new team. Treat people kindly, but do not let yourself be insulted and humiliated behind your back. Also, do not try to join the collective, behaving with everyone on an equal footing. Remember that you are the director, therefore, your behavior should correspond to the post. Always try to keep subordination, but, at the same time, never abuse your authority. The team must understand that you are a really good leader, respect you, and maybe even in your own way to love. Only if that's the case, you will be able to work and develop the company normally.