Starting in Management for New Managers

Programme Overview
Effective leadership is essential for driving organizational success, and strong management skills play a critical role in achieving business goals with fewer obstacles. Research reveals that managers influence up to 70% of the variation in employee engagement, making them a key factor in a company’s productivity and culture. However, without a clear strategy, managers can become overwhelmed, leading to stress and disengaged teams.

As a first-time manager, navigating your role may involve a lot of trial and error. Without direction, it’s easy to feel lost, unsure of how to motivate your team or reach desired outcomes. This course is designed to provide you with proven methods and practical strategies to confidently lead your team and foster engagement. You will gain insights on how to create a clear vision, set achievable goals, and build a motivated, high-performing team, ensuring long-term success for both you and your organization.

Course Objectives

• Understand a set of management skills and techniques that every great leader owns.
• Understand the difference between being a great leader or merely a manager/supervisor.
• Identify personality types using the Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) and master communication to build great relationships.
• Identify group culture and labels in your workplace and change them for your team’s benefit.

Content

• Introduction to Succeeding as a First–Time Manager
• Self–Awareness & Self–Mastery
• Thinking Style Analysis and Personality Profiling for Managers
• Situational Leadership
• Communication Styles in Leadership
• Building a Strong Team