New managers: from colleague to manager
Help first-time managers make the move from doing the work to leading the people who do it.
Becoming a manager means a new job, not just a new title. This programme helps first-time managers understand the role, manage former peers, set clear expectations and plan their first months. It uses real situations new managers face in workplaces.
Who it is for: First-time managers, team leads and supervisors in their first year.
Duration: 1–3 days. Group size: up to 25. Format: on-site, virtual or blended, and online.
What it covers
- The shift into management
- Managing former peers
- Setting expectations
- Your first 90 days
Outcomes
- New managers start their role with confidence and a clear understanding of what is expected.
- They set clear expectations with their team, including former peers.
- Each manager leaves with a practical 90-day plan for their first months.
How it works
- Needs assessment: Before the programme, we hold a needs assessment call with you. You can also opt for an in-depth assessment of needs and starting points.
- Tailored workshop delivery: We design the workshop around those results, using cases and examples from your sector. Sessions use modern, activity-based methods developed by our international learning and development specialists and subject-matter experts.
- Follow-up and report: After the workshop, we send a report covering participation, learning and recommended next steps. When your team is ready, we can design a Level 2 programme that builds on the first.
Questions
- Which language is the training delivered in? Our trainers are multilingual and can deliver the training in English, Urdu or a mix of both. We also offer customised sessions in most other languages. Let us know your team’s preference and we will build your workshop around it.
- What do participants need to prepare? Nothing formal. We may send a short questionnaire beforehand, and participants should bring real examples from their work.
- How do you measure results? We combine evidence-based assessment, structured feedback and expert evaluation. Depending on the programme, this includes pre-training needs and knowledge assessments, learning checks during the workshop, post-training evaluations, participant feedback and trainer observations. Longer programmes can add manager feedback and follow-up assessments.
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