Transitioning From Individual Contributor to Manager
OVERVIEW:
The transition from individual contributor to manager can be the most challenging shift of a career. Whether you’ve made this transition recently or have been a manager for a while, the role of manager requires an understanding of the role and challenges of a being a working manager including knowing how to lead by your values and align remote teams.
KEY TOPICS:
Role of a Manager
Role of a Manager
- The challenges of being promoted to a people manager
- The shift in mindset to manager and leader
- Best and worst characteristics of a manager
- Traits of a great manager
The Balancing Act
- Challenges in being a working manager
- Balancing manager and individual contributor responsibilities
- Analyzing your use of time to reach a balance
- The dos and don’ts of effective transition to manager
Leading Through Values
- Why values are important as a manager
- Defining your personal leadership values and compare to your company values
- Demonstrating your values through observable behavior
- Write your personal value statement
Know Your Communication Style
- Why understanding individual working styles is important to you as a manager
- Benefits of knowing the four different working styles
- Gaining insight into your preferred styles of working and communicating
- Knowing the strengths and drawbacks of your preferred working style
- Recognizing the working styles of others
- Demonstrating flexibility to get the best results
Communicate Effectively
- Identify the four types of listening
- Distinguish between inquiry and advocacy
- Seek to understand others’ thinking and rationale
- Ask open-ended questions to understand their viewpoint
- Acknowledge the other person’s thoughts and feelings
- Surface assumptions
- Articulate your ideas and viewpoint
- Five actions for effective communication and listening
