Real-world guide for first-time managers. Instantly applicable. 2025 edition with ChatGPT tips.
What you'll learn
- Show you're ready for leadership — even before getting the title
- Confidence and Clear Vision: Lead your team with confidence and a clear vision.
- Effectivness: Transition smoothly from being an individual contributor to an effective manager.
- Goal Setting: Set clear, achievable goals and expectations that align with your team's mission.
- Delegation: Delegate tasks efficiently, ensuring the right people handle the right responsibilities.
- Decision Making: Make confident decisions using structured problem-solving frameworks.
- Giving Feedback: Give clear, actionable feedback that motivates your team to improve.
- Receiving Feedback: Receive and process feedback constructively to grow as a leader.
- Communication Skills: Facilitate open, honest, and productive conversations with your team.
- Assertivity: Manage difficult conversations with empathy and assertiveness.
- Hiring: Hire the right people who fit your team and culture effectively.
- Interviews: Conduct structured interviews that help you select the best candidates.
- Onboarding: Onboard new team members in a way that sets them up for long-term success.
- Culture: Build a positive team culture that encourages collaboration and respect.
- Motivation: Keep your team motivated through consistent recognition and engagement.
- Performance Management: Set up performance tracking systems to monitor your team’s progress effectively.
- Team Management: Conduct fair, clear, and constructive performance reviews.
- Time Management: Implement time management techniques that boost your personal and team productivity.
- Prioritization: Prioritize tasks effectively to focus on high-impact activities.
- Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts in a way that strengthens relationships within your team.
- Change Management: Lead your team through change with clear communication and support.
- Stress Management: Manage stress effectively for yourself and your team during high-pressure situations.
- Managing Remotely: Adapt your leadership style to effectively manage hybrid and remote teams.
- Earn a Certificate of Completion to showcase your leadership skills on your CV and LinkedIn profile.