I was posted as an assistant branch manger to one of the my company offices within Nigeria. I am not small but quite slim with a very young look. Naturally I presented myself as a friendly person to all the staff working in that branch as I desired to inspire and not order people around unfortunately this has not worked well in my favour. As a matter of fact, I got some inside information today that the top management noticed my performance and wanted to promote me a full manager, the only weakness that stood in my way was the fact that I could not delegate authority as I was too friendly and staff just take me for granted. I need advice! These guys are older than I am, probably more experienced but theres a reason I was posted here. To achieve goals while coordinating and working as a team. How do I make the turn around?

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Let me give you a quick and simple and a straightforward answer.

In my years if experience, I have noticed that most of the times, management WILL usually promote those they have seen to take charge and direct their subordinates with authority. This does not mean you should not be friendly but it will be so minimal that at the end of the day they would even despise your friendliness when they feel you order them around and then smile with them again.

So if you want promotion and are driven, a goal getter and value promotion over friendship, then do what you have to do. Take charge.

Thanks sir. Its noted