FIRST-TIME-MANAGER6 MIN READ
Dialogue: Promoted Over Your Peers
Run an early peer-to-manager 1:1 that builds trust without becoming defensive or fake-casual.
Jordan J Former peer, now direct report 1 Name it 2 Reset 3 Trust test The shift 20 sec Scene Jordan says, I guess things are different now. This is the first explicit test of whether you will deny the transition or handle it. The framework 90 sec Peer-to-manager reset Name the shift -> define the contract -> invite signal
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