Online Training
Leadership for New Managers in Government
Key skills to help you transition from a specialist team member to an inspiring team leader
September 16 & 23, 2024
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST
Next intake: September 16 & 23, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST
Overview
Are you a new manager and finding it hard to adjust to managing a team? Were you a high-performing specialist and presently find yourself struggling with the feeling of a loss of control that comes with managing other people? Do you find yourself stuck when it comes to creating accountability, credibility, and trust among your former peers?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you are not alone. According to a recent study:
- 26% of first-time managers felt they were not ready to lead others to begin with.
- Almost 60% said they never received any training when they transitioned into their first leadership role.
This course is a perfect kick-start to your management career. It has been developed for new managers and will help you transition from teammate to a highly capable and successful leader. With a mix of management principles, coaching and motivation, practical operational managerial tasks, and interactive group exercises, this course will provide you with actionable skills that enable you to mitigate the challenges of being a new leader.
You will learn ways to build credibility and trust, discover how to cultivate positive workplace relationships, provide direction, and motivate your team with clear objectives in mind. You will also learn about different leadership approaches and gain clarity and insights on what you need to adapt to be successful in your role.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for individuals who have recently transitioned into a managerial role or are preparing to do so. This may include:Learning Outcomes
Online Training
Leadership for New Managers in Government
Session details
- Discover and develop your unique leadership style to effectively guide your team.
- Learn the essential skills to shift from being a colleague to a confident and respected manager.
- Build trust and ensure your team feels safe, valued, and motivated
- Master techniques for managing diverse teams and fostering an inclusive, positive workplace
Level: Fundamentals
No previous experience necessary
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This course requires 1 credit.
Key Sessions
The training session begins with welcome remarks and icebreakers, followed by modules on leadership styles, self-awareness for new managers, and distinguishing management from leadership. It also covers creating psychologically safe environments and inclusive leadership.
This course also focuses on empathy and fostering a positive work environment and addresses leadership body language, team personality types, conflict management, and feedback.
Understanding Different Leadership Styles Discussion
• Understand and unlock your leadership potential
• Unpacking different leadership styles and their impact
• Personal awareness: key concepts for effective new managers
• How to leverage your strengths as a leader
• Self-Reflection Activity
Management vs Leadership
• Understanding the difference between management and leadership
• Going from colleague to boss: The dos and don’ts
• Identifying challenges facing new managers
Creating a Psychologically Safe Environment
• Building trust and confidence within teams
• Creating a psychologically safe workspace
• Self-reflection activity
• How to become an intentionally inclusive leader
• Strategies for managing diverse teams
Cultivating a Positive Work Environment
• The importance of empathy for new managers fosters effectiveness and productivity
• Understanding the impact of micro-affirmation
• Group activity
Honing Your Leadership Skills
• The body language of a leader
• Understanding the different personality types in your team
• Conflict management
• The art of giving and receiving feedback
Group Activity
Applying the lessons learned: Engage in practical exercises to apply new leadership skills in real-world
scenarios
Meet Your Facilitator
Priya Sodha
Executive Trainer & DEI Professional
Priya Sodha is an Executive Trainer and DEI professional with over 10 years of experience in facilitating transformational workshops and trainings for organizations. She specializes in leadership development, communication, diversity, equity and inclusion, and people-focused leadership.
Priya is the founder of The Empowered Managers Training Program, which trains early career managers. She holds a Masters in Organizational Change Management from The New School and a BA in Sociology from California State University of Long Beach. Priya is also a Certified Professional Group Coach and holds a certificate in Effective Leadership from The Management Institute.
She is an active #IamRemarkable Facilitator for Google and has spoken at the Women of Silicon Valley Conference on Communicating with Confidence.
She lives in Southern California and enjoys teaching Zumba/Yoga and playing with her dog, Zuri.
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$995 CAD
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