Becoming the Boss: A Guide for New Managers

Course Overview

As a first-time manager, you likely feel a mixture of excitement and apprehension about your new role. What changes should you expect? How can you build rapport and make a good first impression with your new team? And above all, how can you become an effective boss? This guide will help you transition seamlessly from employee to manager. First, you’ll learn about your new responsibilities and key differences between employee and manager roles. You’ll then explore the first steps every new manager should take, followed by some top tips to help you thrive. Finally, you’ll examine a few common challenges new managers face and how to overcome them.

Unique Features of the Course

• Interactive Course
• Video(s)
• Knowledge Check(s)
• Quiz

Table to Content

FUNDAMENTALS

• A Manager’s Role
• Individual Contributors vs. Managers
• First Steps to Take as a New Manager
• How to Thrive as a New Manager

COMMON CHALLENGES

• 7 Common Mistakes New Managers Make
• Transitioning From Peer to Boss
• Managing People With More Experience Than You

SUMMARY

• Check Your Understanding
• Summary
• Quiz

Intended audience

This course is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as working professionals from all streams/departments/functions.