New Manager Foundations

Introduction

• Introduction to new manager foundations

1. Making an Immediate Impact as a New Manager

• Preparing for your first 30-days
• Establishing your identity as a manager
• Developing the leader mindset
• Clarifying initial performance expectations
• Communicating effectively
• Appreciating individual differences
• Seeking feedback
• Defining a sense of purpose

2. Connecting with the Team as a New Manager

• Explaining your approach to leadership
• Building initial rapport
• Managing former co-workers
• Understanding the team's history
• Putting service first

3. Building Trust as a New Manager

• Establishing fairness and integrity
• Increasing your authenticity
• Making a trust pledge
• Avoiding common leadership mistakes

4. Using Authority Successfully as a New Manager

• Gaining comfort with power
• Asserting authority successfully
• Embracing shared authority
• Developing a lieutenant

5. Guiding Team Performance as a New Manager

• Managing performance
• Finding a small win
• Engaging the coaching process
• Dealing with performance problems

6. Motivating Your Employees as a New Manager

• Understanding trends in engagement
• Motivating remote workers
• Recognizing and rewarding performance
• Creating psychological safety

7. Managing in the Face of Change as a New Manager

• Harnessing the generational shift
• Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Modeling the way
• Leading in challenging times

8. Self-Care and Personal Growth as a New Manager

• Buildling self-awareness
• Ensuring self-care
• Using your support team
• Developing your personal growth plan

Conclusion

• Practical considerations for new managers