Peer to Manager

The leap from team member to team leader is exciting. It’s more than a title change, and you’ll need to adjust your behavior, thinking, and relationship management.
Handling this period of change effectively is crucial for your success as a new manager. It also matters for your team’s well-being and productivity. Managers in this position often benefit from guidance on how to ensure a seamless transition and build authority without damaging existing relationships.
This course will give you actionable insights and practical tools so that you can smoothly step into your new role and earn the respect of your team.
You’ll learn how to manage well by balancing assertiveness with understanding, setting clear expectations, and meeting your team’s needs. You’ll also find out how to request and receive feedback in a way that’s right for the delicate power dynamics of your new position.

• Are you worried about what could go wrong when managing your former teammates?
• Do you want to keep good relationships but also exercise your authority?
• Are you unsure how to set appropriate boundaries and expectations with your former peers?
• Would you like to feel more confident about your ability to handle resistance and resentment?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• How to identify and deal with the unique challenges of managing former peers
• How to set clear expectations for your team and recognize what’s expected from you
• How to manage your team in a way that balances firmness with fairness
• How to seek feedback and respond to it graciously