Developing New Managers

Becoming a new manager can seem like a daunting and challenging task. To overcome these hurdles create an environment where employees know what is expected of them. In this workshop, we will provide your candidates with the skills they need to succeed.

Workshop Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, the participants will have:

• Discussed strategies for developing new managers
• Understand the importance of defining a clear management track
• Determined core roles and competencies for managers
• Understand the importance of continuous development for managers
• Applied the principles of manager development to your own organization

 

Who should attend?

• HR MANAGEMENT
• SENIOR MANAGERS
• NEW MANAGERS

 

Certification

• A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.

Course Structure

Module One: Getting Started

• Housekeeping Items
• Pre-Assignment Review
• Workshop Objectives
• The Parking Lot
• Action Plan

Module Two: Managers are Made, Not Born

• Managers Must be Developed
• Management Skills can be Learned
• Managers Learn by Being Managed Well
• Create a Management Track
• Case Study
• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Create a Management Track

• Clearly Define Roles and Competencies
• Provide Tools
• Identify Candidates Early
• Clearly Define Management Track
• Case Study
• Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Define and Build Competencies

• Clearly Define Competencies Needed
• Identify Strengths
• Identify Development Areas
• Provide Development Opportunities
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Managers Learn by Being Managed Well

• Pair New Managers with Mentors
• Reward Effective Managers
• Emulate Effective Managers
• Create/Document Best Practices
• Case Study
• Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Provide Tools

• Provide Manuals or Policy Documents
• Empower New Managers
• Provide Support
• Provide Training and Development Opportunities
• Case Study
• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Provide Support

• Encourage Peer Networking
• Establish Resource People
• Encourage Mentor Relationships
• Establish Regular Check-ins
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Identify Strong Candidates Early

• Development Begins Early
• Identify Candidates Early
• Identify Candidates Through Evaluations
• Develop Those with Management Goals
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Clearly Define the Management Track

• Make the Path to Management Clear
• Serves as a Guidepost
• Ensures Quality Training/Support
• Succession Planning and Change Management
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Empower New Managers

• Decision Making
• Asking for Help
• Support, Don”t Micromanage
• Continuous Growth and Development
• Case Study
• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Provide Growth Opportunities

• Provide Continuous Growth Opportunities
• Create a Development Plan
• Provide Regular Feedback
• Encourage Mentoring
• Case Study
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words From The Wise
• Review Of The Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Recommended Reading
• Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations