Developing New Managers 

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Course Description

Strong leadership is the backbone of any successful organization, and developing new managers is essential to sustaining growth and fostering a positive work culture. Without the right training and support, even the most promising managers can struggle to unlock their full potential and inspire their teams.

Our Developing New Managers course is designed to empower emerging leaders with the skills, confidence, and tools they need to thrive. By focusing on practical strategies and long-term growth, this course helps participants build stronger teams, drive engagement, and prepare your organization for future success.

10+

Hours

62

Lectures

$60

Price

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss strategies for developing new managers
  • Understand the importance of defining a clear management track
  • Determine core roles and competencies for managers
  • Understand the importance of continuous development for managers
  • Apply the principles of manager development to your own organization

Course Outline

Module One: Managers are Made, Not Born

  • Managers Must be Developed
  • Management Skills can be Learned
  • Managers Learn by Being Managed Well
  • Create a Management Track
  • Case Study
  • Module One: Review Questions

Module Two: Create a Management Track

  • Clearly Define Roles and Competencies
  • Provide Tools
  • Identify Candidates Early
  • Clearly Define Management Track
  • Case Study
  • Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Define and Build Competencies

  • Clearly Define Competencies Needed
  • Identify Strengths
  • Identify Development Areas
  • Provide Development Opportunities
  • Case Study
  • Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Managers Learn by Being Managed Well

  • Pair New Managers with Mentors
  • Reward Effective Managers
  • Emulate Effective Managers
  • Create/Document Best Practices
  • Case Study
  • Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Provide Tools

  • Provide Manuals or Policy Documents
  • Empower New Managers
  • Provide Support
  • Provide Training and Development Opportunities
  • Case Study
  • Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Provide Support

  • Encourage Peer Networking
  • Establish Resource People
  • Encourage Mentor Relationships
  • Establish Regular Check-ins
  • Case Study
  • Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Identify Strong Candidates Early

  • Development Begins Early
  • Identify Candidates Early
  • Identify Candidates Through Evaluations
  • Develop Those with Management Goals
  • Case Study
  • Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Clearly Define the Management Track

  • Make the Path to Management Clear
  • Serves as a Guidepost
  • Ensures Quality Training/Support
  • Succession Planning and Change Management
  • Case Study
  • Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Empower New Managers

  • Decision Making
  • Asking for Help
  • Support, Don’t Micromanage
  • Continuous Growth and Development
  • Case Study
  • Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Provide Growth Opportunities

  • Provide Continuous Growth Opportunities
  • Create a Development Plan
  • Provide Regular Feedback
  • Encourage Mentoring
  • Case Study
  • Module Ten: Review Questions

Assessment