The first-time manager training course for professionals

It can be thrilling and difficult to take on a managing responsibility for the first time. First-time managers are often at a crossroads in their careers, having to decide whether to lead a team or continue contributing alone. To succeed in this new pursuit, a distinct set of talents and competencies is required for this crucial change. To succeed in their positions, new managers should cultivate these vital abilities.

Participants will participate in role-playing, case studies, interactive simulations, and discussions on real-world scenarios during the training session. Peer review and group activities will improve learning and promote a cooperative atmosphere. First-time manager training boosts new managers’ skills in performance, communication, leadership, and strategic thinking for success in their roles at the company. One of the best training facilities providers is the Oxford Training Center, which specializes in providing a wide range of professional project management courses meant to enhance employees’ skills and knowledge in businesses and organizations. 

Objectives and target group

Objective:

  • Extend your understanding of your business in regional, local, and international business contexts.
  • Recognize and grab possibilities for progress and hone your strategic thinking.
  • Learn new leadership techniques to revolutionize your business and make a difference on a global scale.
  • Create a culture of high performance that embraces innovation and capitalizes on technological disruption.
  • Develop your knowledge of moral, responsible, and genuine leadership approaches.
  • Encourage adaptability and position the brand of your business for long-term, scalable success.  

Targeted audience

  • General managers, senior executives, or senior functional leaders from prosperous, well-established businesses who are getting ready to take on new tasks or spearhead expansion projects
  • Executives aiming to develop or increase their presence, as well as entrepreneurs with established start-ups   
  • Recently Promoted Supervisors
  • Supervisors and Managers for the First Time
  • Those who want to enter a management position for the first time.
  • HR and Training Professionals, Project Managers

How will attendees benefit?

  • Develop and comprehend the essential abilities and proficiencies needed to become a good manager
  • Investigate and gain a deeper comprehension of various management philosophies while improving your leadership style
  • Learn how to control both individual and team performance
  • Oversee and cultivate high-performing teams
  • Test and enhance the capable manager’s negotiating, persuasion, and influence skills.
  • To advance your career, make an engaging and exciting plan for ongoing professional growth

Course contents

Taking on management positions

  • Recognizing the manager’s position
  • Important duties and requirements
  • Managerial communication abilities
  • Effective communication and attentive listening
  • The change in perspective: Contribution from an individual to the manager
  • Knowing the fundamentals of employee motivation and engagement
  • Time management that works for managers
  • Principles of empowerment and delegation

Adaptive leadership and leadership styles

  • Creating a culture of positive teamwork
  • Creating high-achieving teams
  • Leadership philosophies and methods
  • The philosophy of situational leadership
  • Developing credibility and trust as a manager
  • Collaboration and team dynamics

Making decisions and managing strategically

  • Clearly defining aims and goals
  • The SMART objective structure
  • Making a plan of action
  • Making decisions that work
  • Assessing the advantages and hazards
  • Bringing departmental goals into line with corporate objectives

Proficiency in interpersonal and effective communication

  • Giving constructive criticism
  • Development and coaching
  • Determining the demands for learning
  • Making plans for personal growth
  • Advanced manager communication strategies
  • Persuasion and influence techniques

Continuous improvement and performance management

  • Cycle of performance management
  • Defining performance metrics and expectations
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics
  • Performance reviews and feedback loops
  • Employee development through coaching and mentorship
  • Promoting innovation and ongoing development
  • Managing challenging discussions

Course Dates

May 30, 2025
August 27, 2025
November 27, 2025
February 11, 2026

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