Business & Management
Moving to a Management Role
Assessment type
Training only (attendance)
Minimum duration
30 Minutes
Course delivery
E-learning
Description
The Moving to a Management Role eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of the transition from being a team member to taking responsibility for managing and supporting others.
The course explores the changing responsibilities and expectations associated with management, including communication, delegation, decision-making, performance and developing effective working relationships. Learners will consider practical approaches to establishing themselves as a manager, adapting relationships with former peers and developing the skills and behaviours required to lead a team effectively.
Who Should Attend?
- Employees preparing to move into their first management role.
- Newly appointed managers and supervisors.
- Team leaders taking on additional management responsibilities.
- Employees progressing from operational or technical roles into management.
- Aspiring managers preparing for future career progression.
- Anyone looking to understand the responsibilities and expectations associated with becoming a manager.
What You Will Learn
- Understanding the transition from employee to manager.
- Recognising how responsibilities and expectations change in a management role.
- Understanding the role and responsibilities of a manager.
- Developing an appropriate management mindset.
- Establishing credibility as a new manager.
- Understanding the importance of professional behaviour and consistency.
- Managing changing relationships with former peers and colleagues.
- Establishing appropriate professional boundaries.
- Setting clear expectations for team members.
- Communicating effectively as a manager.
- Applying active listening and effective questioning techniques.
- Providing clear direction and instructions.
- Understanding different approaches to managing individuals and teams.
- Delegating work appropriately.
- Balancing responsibility, accountability and authority.
- Setting objectives and priorities for the team.
- Monitoring progress and performance.
- Providing constructive feedback.
- Recognising and addressing performance concerns appropriately.
- Supporting employee learning and development.
- Motivating and engaging team members.
- Handling difficult conversations professionally.
- Managing disagreements and workplace conflict appropriately.
- Making effective and informed decisions.
- Managing personal workload alongside management responsibilities.
- Recognising when support or guidance should be sought.
- Reflecting on personal management strengths and development needs.
- Building confidence and effectiveness as a new manager.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.
Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.
Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.
Assessment
Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.
A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.
Course Duration
The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.
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