Workshop for New Managers
Stepping into management comes with new expectations — often without clear direction on how to meet them. This in-person workshop gives you practical guidance on how to lead people, handle challenges and step into your role with confidence.
You’ll learn proven management fundamentals through clear instruction, real workplace examples and guided discussion. The in-person format allows for interaction, questions and shared experiences with other managers, while the facilitator walks you through situations managers face every day and how to respond effectively.
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s expected of you as a manager, more confidence in tough conversations and tools you can use right away on the job.
Course Outcomes
- Lead former peers with confidence and credibility
- Set clear expectations and priorities without conflict
- Delegate effectively without micromanaging
- Handle difficult conversations calmly and professionally
- Communicate like a manager — not just a top performer
- Build trust and respect within their team
- Apply proven scripts for common management situations
Course Agenda
Day 1
Day 2
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Workshop for New Managers
Stepping into management comes with new expectations — often without clear direction on how to meet them. This in-person workshop gives you practical guidance on how to lead people, handle challenges and step into your role with confidence.
You’ll learn proven management fundamentals through clear instruction, real workplace examples and guided discussion. The in-person format allows for interaction, questions and shared experiences with other managers, while the facilitator walks you through situations managers face every day and how to respond effectively.
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s expected of you as a manager, more confidence in tough conversations and tools you can use right away on the job.
Day 1
Session 1: Stepping Into Leadership
What today’s managers are expected to handle (and how to stay ahead of it)
How to develop a confident supervisor mindset and professional image
Navigating the awkward reality of supervising friends and former peers
The most common (and costly) management mistakes — and how to avoid them
Identifying your leadership strengths and shoring up your weaknesses
Refreshment Break + Guided Discussion
Grab a drink, reset and compare notes with fellow managers before diving back in.
Session 2: Communicating Like a Leader
Addressing attitude problems without escalating conflict
Dealing confidently with argumentative or combative people
Giving crystal-clear directions that stick the first time
Staying calm, steady and professional when emotions run high
Speaking with confidence and authority in meetings
Refreshment Break + Coaching Check-In
Recharge, reflect and get facilitator feedback before the next skill round.
Day 2
Session 1: Staying on Top of Time, Priorities and Projects
- Smarter email, text and voicemail strategies that save time
- Prioritizing effectively when everything feels “urgent”
- Effective delegation without micromanaging
- Professional ways to say “no” without guilt or backlash
- Tracking projects so nothing slips through the cracks
Refreshment Break + Practical Planning Session
Refuel and map out how to apply what you’ve learned to your real workload.
Session 2: Building a Motivated, High-Performance Team
- Giving feedback that motivates instead of deflates
- Building morale for both on-site and remote teams
- Igniting enthusiasm and gaining buy-in for team goals
- Recognizing burnout and re-engaging discouraged employees
Wrap-Up + Action Planning
Pull it all together, lock in next steps and leave with a clear plan for applying your new leadership skills.