How to Manage Like a Pro: A Guide For First Time Managers

Stepping into management can be one of the most exciting events of your career. You’ve achieved the recognition you worked so hard for, and now you’re ready to face all the challenges that lay ahead … or are you? How To Manage Like a Pro: A Guide for First-Time Managers will help you develop the core managerial competencies needed for a successful transition into your new role. Gain a greater understanding of what it means to be a manager and build self-confidence to take on your new responsibilities.

This 2-day seminar will provide you with a foundation of proven skills and techniques to help you communicate your expectations clearly to your staff; identify and avoid 10 common mistakes made by new managers; assess yourself and your team to capitalize on strengths and determine where improvement is needed; build flexibility into your management style; coach and counsel your employees for greater productivity; take initiative and become proactive; build credibility and trust; motivate and empower others to create a positive attitude and work environment.

Participants Learn How To:

• Determine upper management’s expectations of you, as well as your peers’ and employees’
• Discover your preferred management style and the work style of your team members
• Solve problems by strengthening your listening and questioning skills
• Use a performance management process to ensure that organizational and departmental goals are consistently being met
• Develop an ongoing process to monitor your employee’s performance
• Deliver constructive feedback without putting your employee on the defensive
• Use the SMART system to help you set and achieve your goals
• Organize and prioritize your tasks more effectively
• Employ proven time management strategies to help you get more out of your day
• Plan and lead more efficient and productive meetings
• Acquire delegation skills that develop people’s capabilities, teach responsibility, save time, and motivate
• Develop a plan of action for your continuing professional development

Who should attend:  Any business professional who has recently moved into management or is about to be promoted to a managerial or supervisory position.

Register today for How to Manage Like a Pro!