Course selection
Transitioning from Colleague to Manager
Audience: Academic staff, Professional staff, Research staff
Date: Tuesday 22 April 2025
Times: 10.00 to 12.30
Key details: Microsoft Teams. You will be emailed a calendar invite in advance for you to join on the day.
Course information
Transitioning from a colleague to a manager is a significant career milestone that comes with new responsibilities and challenges. This professional course is designed to equip aspiring and newly appointed managers with the essential skills and knowledge to navigate this transition smoothly. Participants will learn how to effectively manage their teams, foster positive relationships, and lead with confidence.
This course is crucial for new managers to ensure they are well-prepared to oversee potential changes that may present themselves. Such transition can be challenging as it involves a shift in dynamics and responsibilities.
Aims and objectives
By providing practical tools and strategies, the course helps participants:
- Understand the key differences between being a colleague and a manager
- Develop essential management skills, including delegation, conflict resolution, and performance management
- Learn strategies to build trust and maintain positive relationships with former peers
- Gain insights into effective communication and leadership styles
- Explore techniques for motivating and inspiring team members
Tutors
Lynda Wilson