Leadership Development Program for New Managers

London, 2025-03-24

Summary	The Leadership Development Program for New Managers is designed to equip emerging leaders with the essential skills needed to succeed in their new roles. Transitioning from an individual contributor to a managerial position can be challenging; this program provides a comprehensive framework to build confidence and competence in leadership. Participants will explore key topics, including effective communication, team management, decision-making, and emotional intelligence. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will develop a deeper understanding of their leadership style and how to apply best practices in real-world scenarios. By the end of the program, participants will be prepared to lead their teams effectively and drive organizational success.
Objectives and target group	Course Objectives Understand the fundamental principles of effective leadership and management. Develop strong communication skills to enhance team dynamics. Learn strategies for building and managing high-performing teams. Apply decision-making and problem-solving techniques in managerial contexts. Cultivate emotional intelligence to improve leadership effectiveness. Master coaching and performance management practices. Target Group New Managers and supervisors who have recently transitioned into leadership roles. Team Leaders looking to enhance their leadership skills. Aspiring Leaders seeking to prepare for future management positions. HR Professionals involved in leadership development initiatives. This program is ideal for individuals aiming to strengthen their leadership capabilities, foster team success, and contribute to their organization’s goals effectively.
Course Content	Introduction to Leadership for New Managers Understanding the role of a manager as a leader Differences between management and leadership Key leadership qualities and behaviors Effective Communication Skills Importance of communication in leadership Techniques for active listening and clear communication Providing constructive feedback and performance reviews Building and Managing Teams Understanding team dynamics and stages of team development Strategies for building trust and rapport within teams Techniques for motivating and engaging team members Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Approaches to effective decision-making Analyzing problems and generating solutions Encouraging collaborative decision-making within teams Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Understanding emotional intelligence and its impact on leadership Developing self-awareness and self-regulation Managing emotions in oneself and others Coaching and Development The role of a manager as a coach Techniques for mentoring and developing team members Creating a culture of continuous learning and development Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Identifying sources of conflict in teams Strategies for resolving conflicts effectively Negotiation skills for reaching win-win solutions Performance Management Setting goals and expectations for team performance Monitoring progress and providing ongoing feedback Conducting performance evaluations and setting development plans Capstone Project Developing a personal leadership development plan Implementing strategies learned throughout the program Presenting the plan to peers for feedback and support

Summary

The Leadership Development Program for New Managers is designed to equip emerging leaders with the essential skills needed to succeed in their new roles. Transitioning from an individual contributor to a managerial position can be challenging; this program provides a comprehensive framework to build confidence and competence in leadership.

Participants will explore key topics, including effective communication, team management, decision-making, and emotional intelligence. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will develop a deeper understanding of their leadership style and how to apply best practices in real-world scenarios. By the end of the program, participants will be prepared to lead their teams effectively and drive organizational success.

Objectives and target group

Course Objectives

Understand the fundamental principles of effective leadership and management.
Develop strong communication skills to enhance team dynamics.
Learn strategies for building and managing high-performing teams.
Apply decision-making and problem-solving techniques in managerial contexts.
Cultivate emotional intelligence to improve leadership effectiveness.
Master coaching and performance management practices.

Target Group

New Managers and supervisors who have recently transitioned into leadership roles.
Team Leaders looking to enhance their leadership skills.
Aspiring Leaders seeking to prepare for future management positions.
HR Professionals involved in leadership development initiatives.

This program is ideal for individuals aiming to strengthen their leadership capabilities, foster team success, and contribute to their organization’s goals effectively.

Course Content

Introduction to Leadership for New Managers
- Understanding the role of a manager as a leader
- Differences between management and leadership
- Key leadership qualities and behaviors
Effective Communication Skills
- Importance of communication in leadership
- Techniques for active listening and clear communication
- Providing constructive feedback and performance reviews
Building and Managing Teams
- Understanding team dynamics and stages of team development
- Strategies for building trust and rapport within teams
- Techniques for motivating and engaging team members
Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
- Approaches to effective decision-making
- Analyzing problems and generating solutions
- Encouraging collaborative decision-making within teams
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
- Understanding emotional intelligence and its impact on leadership
- Developing self-awareness and self-regulation
- Managing emotions in oneself and others
Coaching and Development
- The role of a manager as a coach
- Techniques for mentoring and developing team members
- Creating a culture of continuous learning and development
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
- Identifying sources of conflict in teams
- Strategies for resolving conflicts effectively
- Negotiation skills for reaching win-win solutions
Performance Management
- Setting goals and expectations for team performance
- Monitoring progress and providing ongoing feedback
- Conducting performance evaluations and setting development plans
Capstone Project
- Developing a personal leadership development plan
- Implementing strategies learned throughout the program
- Presenting the plan to peers for feedback and support