Stepping up to Management

SKU: MPDSUTM2

462.840 kr.

Moving into management is more than just a change in job title—it’s about adopting the mindset, skills, and strategies to lead with confidence and create real impact. Stepping Up to Management is a three-day immersive course designed to help new and aspiring managers transition into their roles effectively. You’ll explore key tools, techniques, and frameworks to build trust, empower your team, and drive performance while navigating challenges like hybrid working, change management, and team dynamics.

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There are no prerequisites.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Professionals stepping into their first management role.
  • Aspiring managers preparing for a management position.
  • Current managers looking to refine their skills and build confidence.

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By the end of this three-day course, you will be able to:

  • Transition confidently from peer to manager.
  • Develop self-awareness using reflective tools.
  • Build empathy and trust through emotional intelligence.
  • Develop team dynamics using proven management models.
  • Delegate and coach effectively to empower your team.
  • Manage performance through feedback and goal alignment.
  • Manage hybrid teams by balancing remote and in-office dynamics.
  • Apply business acumen to make informed, strategic decisions.
  • Implement change management strategies effectively.
  • Maintain personal growth and work-life balance through action planning.

Samantekt

Day 1: Managing Yourself – Building the Foundation

Welcome, navigation, outcomes, and context

Set the stage, explore learning goals, and review the course structure.

Topic 1: Setting the stage – your path to management

Reflect on the transition to management, including key mindset shifts and challenges.

Topic 2: Navigating your role – from colleague to manager

Understand the differences between management and leadership and how to balance both.

Topic 3: Shaping your style – building trust and empathy

Explore emotional intelligence and develop tools for fostering authentic relationships.

Topic 4: Adapting your style – meeting needs and contexts

Learn to adapt your management approach to different situations and team needs.

Day 2: Managing Teams – Driving Performance

Warm-up and review of Day 1

Recap key learnings and prepare for Day 2.

Topic 5: Building strong teams – understanding dynamics

Use Tuckman’s team development model to analyse team behaviours and enhance performance.

Topic 6: Empowering your team – delegation and motivation

Discover strategies to delegate effectively and tailor motivation to individual needs.

Topic 7: Coaching for growth – developing your team

Practice coaching techniques to build trust and support team development.

Topic 8: Performance management – aligning with organisational goals

Manage performance through clear objectives, effective feedback, and difficult conversations. ‘

Day 3: Managing in the Modern Workplace – Looking Forward

Warm-up and review of Day 2

Reflect on insights from Day 2 and prepare for the final day.

Topic 9: Managing hybrid teams – balancing performance and wellbeing

Learn strategies to manage hybrid teams effectively, building trust and engagement.

Topic 10: Business acumen – making informed decisions

Apply key principles like budgeting, risk management, and data-driven decision-making.

Topic 11: Managing change – navigating uncertainty

Lead your team through change with confidence, understanding emotional responses and strategies for success.

Topic 12: Sustaining personal growth – mindset and balance

Create a personal development plan that balances work-life priorities with long-term career goals.

Final action planning and review

Complete your 90-day roadmap, reflect on key takeaways, and prepare for implementation.

What’s included?

  • Practical tools and templates: Use immediately in your role, including a toolkit and 90-day roadmap.
  • Coaching and feedback: Hands-on sessions to refine your management skills.
  • Peer learning: Share and learn from others in similar positions across industries.
  • Personalised action planning: Create a clear plan to apply course insights to your team and organisation.

What makes this course stand out?

  • Actionable tools: Leave with a tailored 90-day roadmap to guide your transition into management.
  • Emotional intelligence focus: Develop self-awareness, empathy, and trust as cornerstones of effective management.
  • Interactive activities: Practice real-world management scenarios with expert feedback.
  • Tailored learning: Explore areas like hybrid working, difficult conversations, or team dynamics based on your needs.