Lead with Impact: Navigating the Transition to Management

Course Dates

Iteration 1:

• Day 1: Thursday 8th May – 9:30am to 1pm – Online
• Day 2: Thursday 12th May – 9:30am to 1pm – Online

Overview

This one-day training is designed for new managers or career professionals stepping into their first management role. Stepping into management is an exciting career milestone—but transitioning from an individual contributor to a leader brings new challenges and responsibilities, requiring a shift in mindset, skills, and strategies.

This training blends evidence-based management theories, leadership psychology, and practical exercises to equip new managers with the tools needed to lead with confidence. Participants will engage in reflective activities, case studies, and peer discussions to develop essential management skills and leave with a personalised action plan for success.

The training includes 5 modules:

1. Understanding Self – The Foundation of Effective Leadership
2. Self in Context – The Shift from Individual Contributor to Broader Contributor.
3. Management Fundamentals – Essential Roles & Responsibilities of a New Manager.
4. Leading Teams – Building Trust, Engagement & Psychological Safety.
5. Sustainable Management – Productivity, Resilience & Well-being Practices.

Course Objectives

At the end of this programme, successful participants will be able to:

• Build self-awareness by identifying values, biases, & skill gaps influencing your actions.
• Understand the shift from contributor to manager and how to build credibility as a leader.
• Master communication, delegation, and boundary-setting to effectively manage teams.
• Strategies for managing former peers, handling difficult conversations, and building trust.
• Gain practical tools that can be immediately applied in real-world management settings.
• Identify essentials for sustainable management practices to support your well-being, resilience, and productivity to prevent burnout and sustain your leadership growth.

Why Attend?

• Positioning for promotion? Identify what leaders look for in future managers.
• Preparing for management? Gain clarity on expectations and key responsibilities.
• Navigating team challenges? Master practical strategies to lead teams effectively.
• Building credibility? Clarify values and principles to shape your management style.
• Managing former colleagues? Learn how to set boundaries and establish authority.
• Want to strengthen leadership skills? Build effective & sustainable leadership habits.

About the Trainer

Paul Cahill is a former teacher, guidance counsellor and deputy principal who now specialises in career development and workplace resilience. With 15 years of experience working with ‘’Gen Z’’ he understands the motivation and engagement needs of our early stage career employees better than anyone. His business Resilience At Work provides expert corporate training, leadership coaching, early-career development programs, building psychological safety workshops for teams – helping organisations to support and retain young talent while fostering collaborative, engaged and high-performing resilient teams.