ELEV-LS 022: Developing New Managers

ELEV-LS 022: Developing New Managers

Course Number: ELEV-LS 022

Duration: One day

Course Description:

Strong management is essential to organizational success, yet the development of new managers is often overlooked. Without intentional training and support, new managers may struggle to transition effectively into leadership roles. Investing in manager development strengthens morale, improves retention, and supports long-term succession planning.

The Developing New Managers course helps learners understand how to build effective management development systems within their organizations. Learners will explore strategies for identifying potential managers, defining clear management tracks, building core competencies, and providing ongoing support and development. By applying these principles, organizations can prepare new managers for success while strengthening leadership capacity at all levels.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Explain strategies for developing new managers
• Describe the importance of defining a clear management track
• Identify core roles and competencies required for effective management
• Recognize the value of continuous development for managers
• Apply manager development principles within their organization

Course Modules:

Module One: Managers Are Developed

• Understanding management development
• Learnable management skills
• Learning through effective management
• Establishing a management track

Module Two: Creating a Management Track

• Defining roles and competencies
• Providing tools and resources
• Identifying candidates early
• Clarifying progression pathways

Module Three: Defining and Building Competencies

• Identifying required competencies
• Assessing strengths
• Identifying development needs
• Providing growth opportunities

Module Four: Learning Through Effective Management

• Mentorship for new managers
• Recognizing effective management
• Modeling best practices
• Documenting standards

Module Five: Providing Tools for Success

• Manuals and policy documents
• Empowerment strategies
• Ongoing support
• Training and development resources

Module Six: Supporting New Managers

• Peer networking
• Resource identification
• Mentorship relationships
• Regular check-ins

Module Seven: Identifying High-Potential Candidates

• Early development opportunities
• Performance-based identification
• Supporting management aspirations

Module Eight: Clarifying the Management Track

• Transparent pathways to management
• Guidance and structure
• Ensuring quality development
• Succession planning and change management

Module Nine: Empowering New Managers

• Decision-making authority
• Seeking support appropriately
• Avoiding micromanagement
• Continuous development

Module Ten: Providing Growth Opportunities

• Continuous learning
• Development planning
• Regular feedback
• Mentoring support

The Developing New Managers course supports learners in building effective leadership pipelines and strengthening management capability across the organization. Join now to create a structured approach to developing confident, capable new managers who drive long-term organizational success.