Your path here probably took one of the four routes below: Apprentice: Your manager’s team is growing, so you’ve been asked to manage a part of it going forward. Pioneer: You are a founding member of a new group, and you’re now responsible for its growth. New Boss: You’re coming in to manage an already established team, either within your existing organization or at a new one. Successor: Your manager has decided to leave, and you are taking his place.
