Stepping Up to Management Course

“Stepping Up to Management” is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare aspiring and newly appointed managers for their roles. The course focuses on developing the foundational skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to transition effectively from individual contributor to manager. Participants will learn essential management practices, including team leadership, performance management, effective communication, and strategic thinking.

Target Audience

• Aspiring Managers: Individuals preparing to transition into management roles.
• New Managers: Recently promoted managers seeking to build foundational management skills.
• Team Leaders and Supervisors: Professionals looking to formalize and enhance their management capabilities.
• Individual Contributors: Employees interested in gaining insight into management responsibilities and expectations.

Objectives

1. Understand Management Fundamentals: Learn the basic principles and responsibilities of management.
2. Develop Leadership Skills: Build essential leadership skills to effectively guide and motivate teams.
3. Enhance Communication Skills: Improve communication techniques for managing teams and stakeholders.
4. Manage Team Performance: Learn strategies for performance management, including goal setting, feedback, and coaching.
5. Master Time and Priority Management: Develop skills for effective time management and prioritizing tasks.
6. Navigate Organizational Dynamics: Understand organizational culture, politics, and change management.
7. Foster Decision-Making and Problem-Solving: Enhance decision-making and problem-solving abilities in a managerial context.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Understand the Role of a Manager: Clearly define the roles and responsibilities of a manager and distinguish them from individual contributor roles.
2. Lead Teams Effectively: Apply leadership techniques to inspire, motivate, and develop team members.
3. Communicate with Impact: Use advanced communication skills to manage team interactions and stakeholder relationships.
4. Manage Performance: Implement effective performance management strategies to achieve team and organizational goals.
5. Optimize Time and Priorities: Utilize time management and prioritization techniques to enhance productivity.
6. Navigate Organizational Challenges: Manage organizational dynamics, including culture, politics, and change.
7. Make Informed Decisions: Employ strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills in management situations.

Course Content

1. Introduction to Management
   • Understanding the Transition to Management
   • Roles and Responsibilities of a Manager
   • Common Challenges for New Managers
2. Leadership Skills Development
   • Leadership Styles and Their Impact
   • Building Trust and Credibility as a Manager
   • Motivating and Engaging Your Team
3. Effective Communication for Managers
   • Key Communication Skills for Managers
   • Conducting Effective Meetings
   • Providing Constructive Feedback
4. Performance Management
   • Setting SMART Goals and Objectives
   • Monitoring and Evaluating Performance
   • Coaching and Developing Team Members
5. Time and Priority Management
   • Techniques for Effective Time Management
   • Prioritization Strategies
   • Delegation Skills
6. Understanding Organizational Dynamics
   • Navigating Organizational Culture and Politics
   • Managing Change and Uncertainty
   • Building Collaborative Relationships
7. Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
   • Decision-Making Models and Frameworks
   • Problem-Solving Techniques
   • Case Studies and Practical Applications
8. Developing a Personal Management Plan
   • Self-Assessment of Management Skills
   • Setting Personal Development Goals
   • Creating an Action Plan for Continuous Improvement

The training program includes a blend of lectures, interactive workshops, case studies, role-playing exercises, and group discussions to ensure a practical and engaging learning experience. Participants will have opportunities to practice new skills in a supportive environment and receive feedback from peers and instructors to enhance their management capabilities.