Leadership Skills for the New Manager

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Essential Foundations for New and Emerging Leaders

Cost

$765 

Format

Online
* Instructor-led | 3 partial days | 12 hours

Next course date

January 19-21, 2027 (9:00am -1:00pm Atlantic Standard Time)

So, you've mastered your craft, you've learned the ropes. Now what? You have been, or will be, promoted into a leadership role. What does a manager really do? Management can be both challenging and rewarding and this seminar will help you navigate this new role. Knowing what to expect will give you the confidence to jump in with both feet. The interactive nature of this workshop gives you ample opportunity to listen to and learn from the other participants.

PRE-SEMINAR PREPARATION: Self-assessment is a key ingredient in this seminar. To help you understand your current management competency, you will be asked to do an online assessment. When you complete the assessment, a report that is yours to keep and use during the seminar will be created.

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Psychometric profiling for management

  • Complete a feedback instrument that assesses Work Style, Energy and Drive, Ability to Work with Others, Problem Solving Ability, Dealing with Stress and Pressure and Identifying and Managing Change and other key factors required by managers
  • Receive a 25-page assessment report that can be used as a career path development tool

The Leader Defined

  • Qualities of a High-performance Leader
  • Leaders vs. Managers
  • Emotional Intelligence

Leadership Competency Development

  • Self-reflection and Team Development
  • Review of the WPI assessments
  • Your Leadership Style
  • DISC Styles
  • Coaching Using DISC

The Role of the Leader

  • Managing interpersonal conflict
  • Situational Leadership
  • Transition to management

Creating a plan

  • Develop a 'Go Forward' action plan to focus your own personal and professional development and to integrate into your career development plans

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

  • How your work style, problem solving ability, communication style, and leadership style can be utilized to make the change to management
  • Learn how to adapt and adjust your habits and patterns as a leader
  • Compare various leadership styles and identify your personal prominent style and its ramifications
  • Leave with usable tools and templates to assist in your day-to-day leadership
  • The reason for and how to develop a 'Go Forward' action plan

You will benefit from this course if you:

  • are a professional and/or staff member contemplating a career in management
  • are a professional and/or staff member who will be assuming a management position within your organization

Online: 3 partial days, 9 am - 1 pm, Atlantic Time

April 6-8, 2027 (Online)

June 8-10, 2027 (Online)

Certificate Pathways

This 12-hour course counts toward both the Applied Certificate in in Leadership Skills for New Managers (36 hours) and the Professional Certificate in Leadership Foundations (60 hours), allowing you to stack courses toward a broader leadership credential

 

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