Successfully step up to managing your first team
One of the most difficult transitions in the workplace is the move from individual contributor to managing and leading your first team. Not only does your title change but your perspective on work needs to shift as you become responsible and accountable for the performance and behaviours of a group of people. You also take on the responsibility of upholding your organisation’s values, standards and codes of conduct.
The New Manager short course will give you the knowledge and skills to move from being a skilled and respected individual contributor to managing and leading your first team. You will learn the responsibilities associated with being an intentional leader, build a positive team culture and how to manage team members who are also your friends.
Inclusions
- Full day virtual group session
- Dynamic small group setting where you can connect and learn from others
- Action plan and tips to implement new skills
- Resource pack
Things participants said they were likely to do better after this course:
- Lead with intent, ensuring clear communication and articulating the “why.”
- Apply situation-based management styles and maintain above-the-line thinking.
- Introduce more structure into daily routines and workflows.
- Increase one-on-one meetings with team members.
- Practice regular self-reflection by keeping a weekly reflection diary.
- Communicate more transparently about company direction and goals.
Outcomes & benefits
Learning outcomes
- Develop a deeper sense of self awareness and why its important
- Understand your role and responsibility as a manager and leader
- Delegate tasks more thoughtfully and increase delegation frequency.
- Explore trust and credibility
- Develop the skills to transition from mate to manager
- Explore the key competency areas critical for new managers to succeed
You or your employer will benefit because
- You will understand what it means to be a manager and leader and develop a deeper sense of self awareness, highlighting strengths and development areas.
Will Macpherson
Founder at Easy Tiger
Cost
Payment via credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or Amex) is required in full prior to the training session.
Ready to enrol?
Please Note: Starting times for VIRTUAL short courses commence at 9am AEDT ( Sydney Time ) to allow for delivery across multiple states and time zones.
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Member | Non Member |
| New Manager: Navigating the transition to leadership | 12 March 2025 | 09:00 am - 04:30 pm | Virtual | ||
| New Manager: Navigating the transition to leadership | 14 April 2025 | 09:00 am - 04:30 pm | Virtual | ||
| New Manager: Navigating the transition to leadership | 8 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 04:30 pm | Virtual | ||
| New Manager: Navigating the transition to leadership | 19 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 04:30 pm | Virtual | ||
| New Manager: Navigating the transition to leadership | 21 August 2025 | 09:00 am - 04:30 pm | Virtual |
Course Overview
Who
Emerging managers or those new to a leadership role
Duration
Full Day 9 am – 4.30 pm
Virtual session conducted via Zoom
Key Skills
Communication skills, delegation, performance management, feedback delivery.
