Developing New Managers

Introduction

With this workshop your candidates will be provided the skills they need to succeed. By identifying prospective managers early and identifying a clear management track, your company will prosper and thrive with a solid development structure. 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.

With our “How to Develop New Managers” course your participants will gain the support, best practices, and knowledge. This workshop will help your company develop well rounded, fair and confident managers. By identifying early you will be able to groom prospective candidates and provide the best chance for success.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Getting Started

Module 2: Managers are Made, Not Born

• Managers Must be Developed
• Management Skills can be Learned
• Managers Learn by Being Managed Well
• Create a Management Track

Module 3: Create a Management Track

• Clearly Define Roles and Competencies
• Provide Tools
• Identify Candidates Early
• Clearly Define Management Track

Module 4: Define and Build Competencies

• Clearly Define Competencies Needed
• Identify Strengths
• Identify Development Areas
• Provide Development Opportunities

Module 5: Managers Learn by Being Managed Well

• Pair New Managers with Mentors
• Reward Effective Managers
• Emulate Effective Managers
• Create/Document Best Practices

Module 6: Provide Tools

• Provide Manuals or Policy Documents
• Empower New Managers
• Provide Support
• Provide Training and Development Opportunities

Module 7: Provide Support

• Encourage Peer Networking
• Establish Resource People
• Encourage Mentor Relationships
• Establish Regular Check-ins

Module 8: Identify Strong Candidates Early

• Development Begins Early
• Identify Candidates Early
• Identify Candidates Through Evaluations
• Develop Those with Management Goals

Module 9: Clearly Define the Management Track

• Make the Path to Management Clear
• Serves as a Guidepost
• Ensures Quality Training/Support
• Succession Planning and Change Management

Module 10: Empower New Managers

• Decision Making
• Asking for Help
• Support, Don’t Micromanage
• Continuous Growth and Development

Module 11: Provide Growth Opportunities

• Provide Continuous Growth Opportunities
• Create a Development Plan
• Provide Regular Feedback
• Encourage Mentoring

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is aimed at junior and middle management.