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First-Time Manager Essentials

Master the fundamentals of managing people, driving performance, and leading with confidence.

Most first-time managers are promoted because of their technical expertise, but they’re rarely given the tools or training to succeed managing people.

Without support, even the most capable new managers tend to struggle with:

  • Delegating effectively, often doing the work themselves 
  • Avoiding difficult conversations or giving unclear, ineffective feedback
  • Micromanaging instead of coaching; leading to disengaged teams
  • Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to manage former peers

Equip your new managers with the skills, mindset, and confidence they need to succeed from day one in First-Time Manager Essentials, a hands-on, immersive program delivered in collaboration with Alchemist.

Shift from individual contributor

Shift from individual contributor to effective people manager

Master performance management

Master delegation, coaching, and performance management

Lead with confidence

Build credibility and lead with confidence without micromanaging

Give Your Managers the Skills to Succeed from Day One

Enable your managers to:

  • Shift to a management mindset from the start
  • Master performance management
  • Build credibility and confidence

Core Skills for First-Time Managers

Learning journeys are customized for your company to align with your strategic priorities and culture. First-Time Manager Essentials often includes topics such as: 

module_icon Making the Shift from Individual Contributor to Leader

Develop the mindset and confidence to lead a team without defaulting to doing the work.

module_icon Fundamentals of Effective Delegation

Learn how to assign tasks, set expectations, and ensure accountability without micromanaging.

module_icon Coaching & Giving Feedback

Master the art of real-time coaching and delivering constructive feedback to develop team members.

module_icon Managing Team Performance

Learn how to set clear goals, drive engagement, and ensure results.

module_icon Navigating Team Dynamics & Managing Former Peers

Develop strategies for earning respect, handling difficult conversations, and managing relationships.

module_icon Time & Priority Management for Managers

Learn how to balance managerial responsibilities with execution to avoid burnout.

Immersive Training for First-Time Managers

This isn’t your typical manager training. Programs are immersive experiences designed to help first-time managers apply what they learn and immediately put it into practice.

Live actor experiences

Live Actor Experiences

Managers practice difficult conversations, coaching employees, and handling performance challenges.

AI-powered leadership coaching

AI-Powered Coaching & Feedback

AI-driven analysis helps managers understand their communication style, leadership presence, and delegation effectiveness.

Business impact projects

Hands-On Business Impact Projects

Participants apply their learning directly to their teams, ensuring immediate ROI.

Leadership sprints

Interactive Leadership Sprints

High-energy, fast-paced training sessions build confidence and decision-making skills.

Sustained learning & reinforcement

Sustained Learning & Reinforcement

Ongoing coaching, leadership challenges, and digital learning resources support long-term growth.

Personalized learning journeys

Personalized Learning Journeys

Each participant follows a tailored development journey aligned to their role, goals, and your organizational priorities.

Who This Program Is For

New managers and team leads

New Managers & Team Leads

Recently promoted managers transitioning into leading people for the first time.

Emerging leaders preparing for management

Emerging Leaders Preparing for Management

High-potential employees on track for leadership roles.

Technical and functional experts moving into leadership

Technical & Functional Experts 

Professionals stepping into managerial roles from technical ones (engineering, finance, IT, etc.).

Let's Set Your First-Time Managers Up for Success

This program is delivered by Alchemist, a leader in experiential leadership development. Talk to an Alchemist leadership expert today.


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