First Time Manager

Becoming a manager for the first time brings a new set of responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities. Your role shifts from focusing on individual contributions to leading, motivating, and supporting a team. This course is designed to act as your guide, offering key insights and practical skills to help you succeed as a first-time manager.

Throughout the training we will explore critical management techniques, from setting clear goals and providing feedback to effectively delegating tasks. We will also dive into leadership styles, team dynamics, and how to foster motivation within your team. Real-life scenarios, case studies, and role-playing exercises will allow you to practice these skills in a supportive environment.

The program will cover such important topics as:

1. Goal Setting & Alignment: Learn how to set clear, actionable goals using the SMART framework and cascade them from organizational objectives to individual team members.

2. Delegation & Empowerment: Understand the art of delegation, when to use it, and how to assign tasks effectively to maximize team performance.

3. Feedback & Communication: Gain confidence in providing constructive and positive feedback that motivates employees and fosters growth.

4. Managing Meetings & 1:1s: Learn how to conduct productive meetings, including 1:1 conversations, to build stronger relationships and track performance.

5. Motivating Teams: Explore strategies to motivate and inspire your team using praise, recognition, and understanding individual motivators.

6. Team Dynamics & Leadership Styles: Discover how to lead teams effectively by adapting your leadership style based on team maturity and individual needs.

Goals of this course:

• Equip participants with the knowledge and mindset shift required to transition from individual contributor to manager.
• Teach participants how to effectively set SMART goals and align individual, team, and organizational objectives.
• Enable participants to delegate tasks efficiently, improving productivity while empowering team members.
• Train participants on how to give and receive constructive and positive feedback, fostering continuous improvement and development within their teams.
• Teach the importance of motivating team members and using praise effectively to encourage and reinforce positive behavior.
• Develop participants’ ability to build, lead, and sustain high-performing teams, adapting to various stages of team development.
• Help participants understand and apply different leadership styles based on the maturity and needs of their teams.
• Train participants to run effective 1:1 meetings that help track performance, support employee development, and build strong relationships.

• Introduction to Management
• Required Skills for Managing People
• Goal Setting: Cascading Goals
• Delegation Skills
• Feedback Techniques
• Motivating and Giving Praise
• Team Building
• Managing Team Meetings
• Managing 1:1 Meetings