Why would a manager not want to train?

[Not new new]

My first topic .

I am starting a new position in a facility I have already been working in (but in a much different role).I accepted the position thinking I would work well with the manager of the unit.

Unfortunately, the manager seems to distinctly be giving me the cold shoulder, and does not appear to want to "teach" me anything, instead, just sends me to do whatever it is she asks on my own.

I have previous experience as a manager in a LTC setting, and did quite well at it.HOWEVER, it was a few years ago and in a different facility with a somewhat different way of doing the basic same things.

Any thoughts?I was told I would have to follow this Manager around and ask HER to show me things/ask what she is doing? Why would a manager who needs help..not want to train someone who wants to help them?

Thank you!!

[mvm2]

Not saying for sure she is this way, but Some people just do not want to teach others. It just is hard for them to talk and show people what their job is. They just have a nature to them that they would just like to come in and do their job. Stoping and talking and explaining things to people sometimes makes them feel off track, and slow down, and then they get worried about falling behind. Just give her some time to adjust, and maybe in a day or so it will get better.

[Not new new]

. Stoping and talking and explaining things to people sometimes makes them feel off track, and slow down, and then they get worried about falling behind. Just give her some time to adjust, and maybe in a day or so it will get better.

You do have a good point. it is hard not to take personally though..Your thought is better than mine though, so thank you!

[ixchel]

In my experience, those who are unwilling to prepare you to be your best are insecure in their own abilities and position. The best boss I ever had made me realize this when she said, "I want to train you so well you can do both our jobs. Otherwise, I'll never be able to stop looking over your shoulder, and heck.... If you steal my job from under me, maybe you deserve it." After she said that, it made me consider prior working relationships I'd had and I realized the bosses who turned out to be the worst, and most insecure, were the ones who were less eager to be thorough in their training methods.

[Not new new]

I appreciate this comment more than you know!(Thank you)

It makes sense, and I think this may be what I am seeing/picking up on after a few more days of same.

I was really taking it to heart that she didn't want me to learn or didn't feel I could handle it.I am seeing things in a much different light now and that helps a ton!

[Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN]

... those who are unwilling to prepare you to be your best are insecure in their own abilities and position...

Very common occurrence.

Well-stated.