From Peer to Manager - How to Make the Transition Successfully (2024)
Course Overview:
One of the more difficult career moves is being promoted from within a department to become the manager of that group. Going from a peer, who previously may have complained or gossiped about the manager with other colleagues, to the person others now talk about, can make for a stressful transition. This module will provide some helpful tips and strategies for how you can make that transition more smoothly and become the excellent leader you always imagined.
Course Highlights:
- Understanding Roadblocks: Learn about the potential roadblocks you may face when transitioning from peer to manager.
- Tips and Strategies: Discover practical tips and strategies to facilitate a smooth transition.
- Case Studies: Apply your learning to real-world case studies to enhance your understanding and skills.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the potential roadblocks of promotion.
- Learn tips and strategies for making a smooth transition from peer to manager.
- Apply learning to case studies to enhance the learning experience.
Who Should Take This Course:
- Newly promoted managers
- Team leaders
- Supervisors
- Anyone transitioning from peer to manager
About the Author:
Susan Gaillard has worked in the field of Vocational Rehabilitation for over 34 years. For the first half of her career, she provided direct services to consumers with disabilities in various VR Counselor roles in both West Virginia and Virginia, before transitioning to the Virginia State VR agency's Central Office. There, she worked in specialty program areas, including Supported Employment Program Manager, VR Training Coordinator, and Talent Development Consultant. Her focus in HR was on leadership development for supervisors and managers across the agency, while her focus in the VR Division was on ensuring new VR Counselors and front-line staff had the skills and competencies required for their complex jobs.
Susan has served on Advisory Councils for Rehabilitation Counseling Departments at several universities, including Virginia Commonwealth University, George Washington University, and West Virginia University. She holds a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
Susan lives in Richmond, VA, with her husband and their dog, Luke. She enjoys spending time with family, reading, and hiking. Her happy place is on the beach, anywhere, anytime!
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Smoothly transition from peer to manager and become the leader you envision. Enroll in From Peer to Manager - How to Make the Transition Successfully (2024) today.