ELEV-LS 022: Developing New Managers

The following is the course description for the Developing New Managers Course:

Management must be effective for the success of any business. Unfortunately, it is all too easy to overlook the training and development of new managers. When you provide your managers and employees with the skills and tools they need, you will greatly boost morale and strengthen your organization.

With our Developing New Managers workshop, your participants will understand the value of investing in employees and developing management. By focusing on development opportunities, your participants will establish a culture that retains top talent and improves succession planning.

Course Objectives:

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today.  

You Will:

At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to: 

• 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

 

Target Student:

Course Core Competencies:

Module 1: Managers are Made, Not Born

Topic A: Managers Must Be Developed

Topic B: Management Skills Can Be Learned

Topic C: Managers Learn by Being Managed Well

Topic D: Create a Management Track

Module 2: Create a Management Track

Topic A: Clearly Define Roles and Competencies

Topic B: Provide Tools

Topic C: Identify Candidates Early

Topic D: Clearly Define the Management Track

Module 3: Define and Build Competencies

Topic A: Clearly Define Competencies

Topic B: Identify Strengths

Topic C: Identify Development Needs

Topic D: Provide Development Opportunities

Module 4: Managers Learn by Being Managed Well

Topic A: Pair New Managers with Mentors

Topic B: Reward Effective Managers

Topic C: Emulate Effective Managers

Topic D: Create and Document Best Practices

Module 5: Provide Tools

Topic A: Provide Manuals and Policy Documents

Topic B: Empower New Managers

Topic C: Provide Support

Topic D: Provide Training and Development Opportunities

Module 6: Provide Support

Topic A: Encourage Peer Networking

Topic B: Establish Resource People

Topic C: Encourage Mentor Relationships

Topic D: Establish Regular Check Ins

Module 7: Identify Strong Candidates Early

Topic A: Development Beings Early

Topic B: Identify Candidates Early

Topic C: Identify Candidates Through Reviews

Topic D: Develop Those with Management Goals

Module 8: Clearly Define the Management Track

Topic A: Make the Path to Management Clear

Topic B: A Clear Track Is a Guidepost

Topic C: A Clear Ensures Quality Training and Support

Topic D: Succession Planning and Change Management

Module 9: Empower New Managers

Topic A: Making Decisions

Topic B: Asking for Help

Topic C: Support, Don’t Micromanage

Topic D: Continuous Growth and Development

Module 10: Provide Growth Opportunities

Topic A: Provide Continuous Growth Opportunities

Topic B: Create a Development Plan

Topic C: Provide Regular Feedback

Topic D: Encourage Mentoring