This course provides the tools and techniques necessary to the transition from a manager of self to a manager of others. Amongst the key topics covered, it explores the mind set shift and change in focus needed, managing the perceptions and changes in relationships, common managerial styles and how to use them to manage effectively, the complexity of team dynamics and creating the right culture for your team.

Organisations tend to promote people into managerial roles without setting them up for success by ensuring that they have the skills required to make this fundamental shift. A dangerous assumption is made which can result in a very difficult and demotivating few months for both the new manager and the team, …or even worse, a high performer can end up being promoted into incompetence. The end result can be a lack of motivation, a loss of confidence, non-delivery, performance management and potentially the exit of a previously high performing employee.

I use examples and practical experience gained from my 25 years of being a Human Resources Director and Human Capital Specialist to illustrate the points covered.

This course will give you the tools, steps and techniques that you will need to set yourself up for success!

What you’ll learn

·        How to transition from being an individual contributor to a manager of people

·        How to manage perceptions and relationships

·        How to address relationship shifts: managing friends, peers and stakeholders

·        Team dynamics

·        The fundamentals of management

·        How to define your management style and be a great manager

·        Creating a compelling vision and team culture

 Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?

·        The course is suitable for people with no prior management experience

Who this course is for:

·        First time managers

·        Individuals aspiring towards a career in management

·        Individuals who have been promoted to a management role

·        Current managers wishing to refresh their way of thinking or learn new ways of approaching management and leadership

The first exercise: a walk down memory lane

In this section we will go through the mindset shift and change in focus required in order to transition from being an individual contributor to a first-time manager. We will look at where you need to apply your focus in making that transition and we will look at the differences between managing self and managing others.

We will learn how to manage perceptions and changes in relationships through stakeholder management and team dynamics.  Learn the 5 stages of team development and management fundamentals.

In order to create a compelling client value proposition, you need to identify who your stakeholders are and what they expect of you. The template given in the Resources section can be used to identify your stakeholders, what action they require from you and the method of engagement to be used.

In this section, we will look at team dynamics and the 5 stages of team development. We will look at the importance of establishing your authority and understanding your team. We will go through some of the Fundamentals of Management like Performance Management, Development and Motivation, Managing Conflict, Planning, and Resourcing.

In this section, we will look at some common management styles. We will talk about being a chameleon manager, the importance of creating a compelling vision and building a team culture with shared values.