Stepping into Management

How will I benefit?

After the course you will be able to:

  • Differentiate between when you should operate as a manager and when to operate as a leader
  • Identify and apply different leadership styles and adjust your approach to suit individual team members and team dynamics
  • Delegate tasks effectively based on team members’ strengths and development opportunities, ensuring optimal productivity.

Who should attend?

You will find this course helpful if:

  • You have been a manager for some time and would like a refresher of the fundamental building blocks for managing others
  • You are preparing to step into line management for the first time and would like to build a strong foundation in management principles
  • You want to build your confidence of managing others and would like to develop a solid understanding of leadership principles and how to apply them effectively

Course Outline / Key Topics

  • What it means to make the shift from team member to manager
    • the core responsibilities and expectations of a line manager
  • The impact of our personality style
  • Case Studies 1
  • The blueprint for good management
    • The importance of developing trust as a leader
  • The difference between managing and leading
  • The manager / leader mindset
  • Leadership qualities
  • Your leaders and you
  • The benefits and stages of delegation
  • How and when to adapt your style to meet the needs of different team members
  • What are your style strengths and limitations
  • Case Studies 2
  • Considerations when managing remote teams
  • The flexibility required to manage through the generations
  • Case Studies 3