The top 10 mistakes made by new supervisiors

1. Seizing power and attempting to hold onto it

2. Failing to solicit feedback

3. Delegating without authorizing

4. Reprimanding employees in the presence of others

5. Supervising everyone the same way

6. Keeping the interesting work themselves

7. Siding with team members

8. Distancing themselves from direct reports

9. Promoting an us-versus-them attitude

10. Engaging in unlawful behaviours