Leadership Training for New Managers

Description

Course Description:

“Online Leadership Training for New Managers” is a course designed to provide first-time managers with the foundational skills they need to effectively lead teams and manage resources. The transition from individual contributor to manager can be challenging; hence, this course focuses on providing practical tools and strategies that will help new managers navigate this shift successfully. The course explores critical leadership concepts and skills, such as communication, delegation, performance management, motivation, and team-building, through engaging lessons, case studies, and interactive exercises.

Learning Objectives:

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

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a manager.
2. Communicate effectively with team members and other stakeholders.
3. Delegate tasks appropriately and manage time efficiently.
4. Evaluate and improve team performance through effective feedback and coaching.
5. Foster a positive and productive team culture.
6. Navigate and resolve conflict within the team.
7. Understand the basics of project and resource management.

Course Benefits:

Upon completion of this course, you will:

1. Have a solid foundation in management principles and practices.
2. Be able to communicate and delegate effectively.
3. Develop your team-building and motivational skills.
4. Be equipped with tools for conflict resolution and performance management.
5. Understand how to manage resources and projects efficiently.
6. Gain confidence in your ability to lead as a new manager.
7. Receive a Certificate of Completion.

Detailed Curriculum:

Module 1: Transitioning into Management

• Unit 1: Role and Responsibilities of a Manager.
• Unit 2: Understanding the Transition: From Individual Contributor to Manager.
• Unit 3: Adapting to New Relationships with Peers and Team Members.

Module 2: Communication and Delegation

• Unit 1: Effective Communication: Techniques and Tools.
• Unit 2: The Art of Delegation: What, When, and How to Delegate.
• Unit 3: Time Management for New Managers.

Module 3: Building and Leading Teams

• Unit 1: Team Building: Hiring, Onboarding, and Diversity.
• Unit 2: Motivating and Engaging Your Team.
• Unit 3: Fostering a Positive and Productive Team Culture.

Module 4: Performance Management

• Unit 1: Setting Expectations and Goals.
• Unit 2: Giving and Receiving Feedback.
• Unit 3: Coaching for Performance and Development.

Module 5: Conflict Resolution and Decision Making

• Unit 1: Understanding and Navigating Conflict.
• Unit 2: Decision Making: Approaches and Techniques.
• Unit 3: Ethics and Fairness in Management.

Module 6: Introduction to Project and Resource Management

• Unit 1: Basics of Project Management.
• Unit 2: Resource Planning and Management.
• Unit 3: Measuring and Reporting on Project Success.

Final Project (optional): The course concludes with a final project where participants apply their learning to develop a detailed management plan for their team or a project they will be overseeing. The project will be reviewed and feedback will be provided by the course facilitators.

This course is perfect for those who are new to a management role and wish to establish a firm foundation in effective leadership principles and practices.