When considering promoting a staff member into management you must ask yourself..."has my new prospective manager proven him or herself as a leader?"  Will they hurt or strengthen morale? Will they be too tough or not tough enough? Placing a team member in management can have huge implications. Take time to question, challenge, and establish their leadership skills and techniques. Oftentimes, another team member may feel they are better suited for the position. Take time to sit down with each staff member and get their view on current leadership. Ask what they like and what changes they would like to see implemented. As a business owner your decision is final. However, including all staff members in the process of leadership change, will let them know they are a valued member of the team. Including the entire staff will help make business transitions smooth, improve performance, and keep your organization unified. Spend time effectively training new management personnel so they don't make the most common mistakes of angering team members and hurting morale, which will stifle productivity. Managers must be strong leaders, yet considerate, respectful and transparent among their staff. Spend time refining their leadership skills.