Background
The role of the first-level leader has always been tough and today’s realities make the role even tougher.
People skills typically account for 80 percent of success in this role. Yet many people are promoted
because of their technical capabilities. Both new and experienced first-level leaders can struggle when it
comes to excelling at leading teams in today’s workplace.
This course equips first-level leaders with the essential skills and tools to get work done with and through
other people. Participants will learn to:
1- Develop a leader’s mindset
2- Engage team members
3- Set the team up for success
4- Create a culture of feedback
5- Lead the team through change
6- Manage their time and energy
Who Should Attend
The program is ideal for supervisors and managers who need to transition
successfully from individual contributors to leaders of others. It also applies to leaders who have been in
their roles for some time, and are looking for practical and relevant guidance on how to effectively lead
and manage their teams
Learning Objectives
1- Explore the critical mindset shifts that will maximize your success as a leader of others.
2- Increase engagement of team members by conducting regular 1-on-1s, deepen your understanding
of team member issues, and help them solve problems for themselves.
3- Create clarity about team goals and results; delegate responsibility to team members while
providing the right level of support.
4- Give feedback to develop team member confidence and competence; improve your own
performance by seeking feedback from others.
5- Identify specific actions to help team members navigate and accelerate through change and
achieve better performance.
6- Use weekly planning to focus on the most important priorities, and strengthen your ability to be an
effective leader by applying the 5 Energy Drivers.
THE OUTCOME
This solution equips first-level leaders with the essential skills and tools to get work done with and
through other people.
The program is ideal for new first-level leaders who need to transition successfully from individual
contributors to leaders of others. It also applies to leaders who have been in their roles for some time, and
are looking for practical and relevant guidance on how to effectively lead and manage their teams.
This Solution Helps:
1- Fast- track development of emerging leaders
2- Equip leaders with the basic skills and tools every manager needs but few receive
3-Level-set leadership skills across an organization so that all managers use a common skillset
and tool set
Certification
GIPMD (Global Institute Projects Management & Development) certificate will be
issued on successful completion of the course
