As you took over a position from another, you certainly must do damage control, but you must be careful of the “it’s not my fault” mentality. Explain to those you report to as well as your team that you recently took over the position and will make every effort to work out the pending issues and problems.

As a stay-at-home mother, you are very familiar with prioritizing and doing damage control, so use your experience to make things right. Of course, you are not to blame for the mess that has been made, but as this is now your job, you will be expected to handle all past and present disasters, relationships and deadlines.

You don’t have to be a doormat, but do what you can to fix the problems at hand. Your hard work and determination will be noticed by both your team and clients. Your drive and ability to turn around these problems will earn you respect by those you work with.

More Quick Tips:
Business Telephone Calls	Proper Introductions
Email Etiquette	Business Meetings in the Home
Are You Busy?	Life In Your Home Office
Unexpected Payments: To Accept or Not to Accept	When Your Healthy Home/Work Life Balance Is In Jeopardy
Dealing with Difficult People	Equal Share
Returning Phone Calls	Handling  Little Awkward Situations
Call Waiting Etiquette	Should I Take The Blame?
Networking Dilemma	It’s Not Your Job Title That Is Important….