From Peer to Manager: Skills for New Managers Masterclass

Name: From Peer to Manager: Skills for New Managers Masterclass
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Learn how to transition from individual contributor to Manager and Leader with confidence!

Created byBarbara Jacobucci

Last updated 11/2025

English

What you'll learn

Welcome to your career in management. But most important…Welcome to leadership. Even for the most gifted individuals, the process of becoming a leader is a rigorous and many times an exhausting journey. The rewards, however, can be enormous. I surveyed a group of managers across many disciplines and asked the question, “As a new manager, what do you wish you learned early in your career?” What follows in this course, is a result of the responses, as well as my personal experience coaching and mentoring new managers. I will open this course by asking you to be patient with yourself. You do not develop leadership skills overnight. It takes practice, it takes trying new things, it takes making mistakes. Yes, sometimes you will fail. That is ok. It is ok to acknowledge when something doesn’t work, it is ok to celebrate and build on your successes. I have broken this course into individual modules. These are small bite sized modules that you can view either one after the other, or one at a time as you drink your morning coffee. Feel free to jump around and view the modules that are of the most importance to you. Take what works, challenge what doesn’t, try new things. I’m excited to join you in this journey. It’s time to think about success. Let’s Get Started.

Course content

9 sections • 51 lectures • 3h 5m total length

Welcome1:50
Welcome to your career in management. But most important…Welcome to leadership. Even for the most gifted individuals, the process of becoming a leader is a rigorous and many times an exhausting journey. The rewards, however, can be enormous. I'm excited to join you in this important journey. Let's Get Started!

2023: We are excited to begin providing you with updated content in this lesson. Please bear with us as we begin the transition to this new content.

Manager Vs Leader4:22
Review the difference between being a Manager, and being a Leader.
Defining a Successful Manager2:51
This module will include an exercise for you to evaluate your definition of a good manager and leader. What are the skills, and actions that you responded well to. What can you bring into your leadership style?
Transition from Individual Contributor to Manager7:05
What does the transition look like? Review tips on how to go from "doer" to leader.
Common Pitfalls of New Managers3:34
Don't just "wing it". Review some of the common pitfalls that new managers find themselves trapped in. Learn what to avoid,and what to focus on.

Developing Your Leadership Style3:54
At the beginning of a management career, it is helpful to recognize that you have a style, and determine its effectiveness.
Finding A Mentor1:43
We cannot succeed alone. Finding a mentor is an important step to your career development.
Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations3:13
Sink or swim? The first step is to understand exactly what is expected of you.
Leadership Skills1:25
What skills are needed for a successful manager and leader?
Cultivating Relationships1:57
Your interaction, communication skills, and ability to work with others is a key ingredient to your success.
Earn Trust and Credibility4:20
Without trust and credibility, how can you be a true leader?
Values2:04
Your values and ethics are front and center. Why should they follow you? What do you stand for?
Your Growth and Development3:03
Never stop learning, never stop growing.

Leadership Responsibilities4:04
It is essential that you recognize and understand your responsibilities as a leader.
Understanding Personalities7:25
Getting to know your team is one of the most important responsibilities you have as a manager and leader.
Emotional Intelligence2:54
Understanding yourself, and understanding others is a necessary skill in being successful as a leader.
Team Growth and Development3:07
Your team is eager to learn and grow. What do you need to do to support this as an important part of your team culture?
Leave Your Ego at Home3:51
It's not all about you!
Accountability and Responsibility2:50
Review responsibilities and accountability as a manager and leader of a team.
Time Management4:05
There are not enough hours in the day. Learn techniques on managing your time more efficiently.
Activity Log3:06
Learn a great technique on how to analyze what you are really doing with your time.
Communication2:15
Every action you take, everything you do...is Communication! Make it count!
To-Do List5:36
Learn techniques on how to effectively use a to-do list.
Procrastination3:44
Learn why your procrastinate, and how to move toward taking action.
Decision Making2:13
Decisions are a daily part of your leadership. Review some techniques for decision making.
Interruptions2:16
Tips on how to effectively handle interruptions.
Presentation Skills6:44
A presentation is one of the most powerful persuasion tools in business. Learn the best techniques on how to give a presentation.
SWOT Analysis3:47
Learn how to evaluate your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.

Leadership Communication2:47
Everything you do is communication. Review techniques for quality communication skills.
Telephone Communication2:35
When you can't see the person you are talking with, your voice determines how you are perceived. Review effective verbal skills for telephone conversations.
Remote Team Members2:10
Review the challenges and opportunities of managing a remote staff.
Email Communication4:46
Email communications are a daily occurrence for today's business. Review some best practices on effectively writing emails.
Facilitating Meetings4:14
Review tips on how to effectively lead a meeting.
Problem Solving3:07
Problem solving as a manager.
Critical Thinking2:21
Review critical thinking skills.

Team Development5:08
Review your roles and responsibilities of building a team.
Active Listening5:19
Learn tips and techniques to improve your active listening skills.
Attitude1:28
Attitude is everything.
Manage By Walking Around2:46
Review your physical presence in your team environment as a manager and leader.
Motivate4:08
Your team looks to you to lead them in the attitude and culture of the team. Motivation skills are essential for a successful leader.
Your HR Team1:50
Review how to effectively partner with your HR Team.
Recruiting and Hiring1:54
Learn techniques for effective recruiting and hiring skills.
Behavioral Interviewing8:07
Learn about the power and effectiveness of Behavioral Interviewing.
One on One Meetings9:11
Learn about the importance of the One-on-one meeting structure, and tips on how to conduct these effectively.
Performance Reviews6:41
Learn how to deliver effective performance reviews.
Coaching and Mentoring5:17
You spent a lot of time and energy in selecting the perfect candidate to join your team. Review techniques on how to coach and mentor to retain and grow these qualified team members.
Goal Setting: SMART4:45
Learn how to establish goals for your team.
A Learning Culture2:37
Your teams growth and development should be a #1 goal and objective to meet your success.

Requirements

You must have a desire to learn and grow. You must be open to new thoughts and ideas, and be willing to take risks and make mistakes. All you need is your computer, tablet, or smart phone to take this course. There will be some hands-on activities, and worksheets that you will be downloading.

Description

Welcome to your career in management. But most important…Welcome to leadership.

Why did you make this big move?

To grow personally and professionally?
To make a difference?
To lead others to realize their success?
All of the above?
All this, and more!

Even for the most gifted individuals, the process of becoming a leader is a rigorous and many times an exhausting journey. The rewards, however, can be enormous. I surveyed a group of managers across many disciplines and asked the question, “As a new manager, what do you wish you learned early in your career?” What follows in this course, is a result of the responses, as well as my personal experience coaching and mentoring new managers.

I will begin by asking you to be patient with yourself. You do not develop leadership skills overnight. It takes practice, it takes trying new things, it takes making mistakes. Yes, sometimes you will fail. That is ok. It is ok to acknowledge when something doesn’t work, it is ok to celebrate and build on your successes.

I have broken this course into individual modules. These are small bite sized modules that you can view either one after the other, or one at a time as you drink your morning coffee. Feel free to jump around and view the modules that are of the most importance to you. Take what works, challenge what doesn’t, try new things.

The Chapters include:

Introduction to Management
Developing Your Leadership Style
Leadership Responsibilities
Leadership Communication
Team Development
Your Growth and Development
Managers Toolkit

I’m excited to join you in this journey.

It’s time to think about success. Let’s Get Started.

Who this course is for:

You were an individual contributor, and just received your promotion to lead a team. Or perhaps you joined a new company and accepted the challenge of leadership to grow your personal and professional career. Congratulations! You are in the right place!

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Course content

Welcome to the course From Peer to Manager: New Skills for Managers1 lecture • 2min

Introduction to Leadership4 lectures • 18min

Developing Your Leadership Style8 lectures • 22min

Leadership Responsibilities15 lectures • 58min

Leadership Communication7 lectures • 22min

Team Development13 lectures • 59min

Your Growth and Development1 lecture • 3min

Manager Toolkit1 lecture • 1min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

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