Overview
The transition from individual contributor to manager is one of the most challenging career moves—and most new managers receive little formal training. Without proper skills, new supervisors struggle with team dynamics, performance management, and decision-making, leading to turnover, low morale, and missed business results. This 3-hour intensive seminar equips new managers with the essential leadership skills they need to hit the ground running. You'll learn how to build trust with your team, motivate direct reports, handle difficult conversations, and make decisions with confidence. By the end, you'll have a clear management game plan and the tools to execute it immediately.
Why Should You Attend
- Master the foundational leadership skills that separate effective managers from struggling ones
- Learn how to transition from peer to supervisor and establish credibility with your team
- Develop coaching and feedback skills that motivate performance and build team capability
- Master difficult conversations including performance issues, conflicts, and tough decisions
- Build a personal management game plan you can implement immediately in your new role
- Gain confidence handling the challenges that derail new managers and damage team performance
- Transform your team's performance by applying proven management practices and leadership principles
Key Takeaways
- How to approach an intact team as their new supervisor and establish credibility quickly
- Coaching and feedback techniques that drive performance improvement and build team capability
- How to handle difficult employees and performance issues using proven problem-solving frameworks
- Strategic thinking and prioritization methods that help you manage your time and focus on what matters
- Active listening and communication skills that build trust and strengthen team relationships
- How to create a motivational environment using feedback, recognition, and clear expectations
Who Should Attend
- New managers and supervisors in their first leadership role
- Individual contributors recently promoted to management positions
- Managers transitioning to new teams or organizations
- HR leaders responsible for developing new manager capability
- Experienced managers seeking to strengthen their leadership skills and team performance
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to establish credibility and build trust with your team as a new manager
- You will be able to coach for performance and provide feedback that motivates improvement
- You will be able to handle difficult conversations and manage performance issues effectively
- You will be able to develop a personal management game plan and execute it with confidence
About the Speaker
Chris DeVany, along with co-facilitators Aimee Bernstein, Zena Everett, and Carolyn D. Riggins, brings decades of combined experience in management development and organizational leadership. This expert team has trained thousands of new managers and helped them build high-performing teams. Their practical, skills-based approach focuses on real-world challenges new managers face and proven solutions that work.
