First Time Manager Playbook
🌟 Jump Start Your Leadership Journey! 🚀
As a new manager, I faced the same challenges you're likely facing—no roadmap for leading teams, navigating diverse personalities, and transitioning from being an individual performer to a manager leading a group that included my former peers. My path forward was a combination of trial and error, reflection, and continuous learning.
Now, after more than a decade of leading teams and guiding them towards success, I'm thrilled to share my insights and experiences with you through this playbook, so that you don't have to go through the same challenges I went through. It's designed to demystify the transition to leadership, empowering you to become a confident and effective leader.
Remember, investing in your development as a leader is an investment in your future success. It's also an investment for your current company.
Many companies allocate funds specifically for employee training and development. If your company doesn’t have a formal program in place, consider approaching your manager or HR department to discuss the possibility of allocating funds for this course. Highlight the potential benefits to both you and the company, such as improved leadership skills and team performance.
Let's remove the ambiguity and unlock your leadership potential together!
Who is this course for?
- New managers inheriting a team of former peers.
- Existing managers that would like more guidance on how to lead their teams and become a more effective leader.
- Anyone interested in transitioning into a leadership role or improving their leadership presence.
What is covered in this course?
- Understanding your new role - transitioning from an individual contributor to a leadership role.
- Leadership fundamentals - exploring diverse leadership styles, their applications, and developing your own.
- Communication skills for managers - mastering leadership communication and leading impactful meetings..
- Building your team - strategically hiring and fostering a culture of success within your team.
- Motivating your team - setting goals and inspiring your team towards achievement.
- Time management - efficiently managing your time and coaching your team on time management.
- Strategic thinking - adopting a strategic mindset to drive leadership-level decisions.
- Performance management - enhancing team communication and measurement of success through tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and clear direct-report feedback.
- Leading through change - navigating organizational changes and guiding your team through transitions.
What is the course format?
- Over 100 pages of content
- 9 chapters with self-paced, asynchronous exercises to apply your learnings
- BONUS: The ability to meet for 1:1 coaching (additional fee)
What are others saying?
You'll get my full playbook on becoming a first-time manager from understanding your role, all the way up to leading through change.