Step into Leadership:
Core Skills for New Manager
Step into Leadership: Core Skills for New Managers
Effective managers lead, inspire, and develop their teams. My certificate course, Step into Leadership: Core Skills for New Managers, equips new and aspiring managers with the essential skills to transition into leadership with confidence, adapt to diverse workplace challenges, and build high-performing teams. Through interactive training sessions, personality self-assessments (Everything DiSC Workplace © and Agile EQ © through Wiley), and real-world application, participants will strengthen their management presence, enhance workplace communication, and develop the emotional intelligence needed to manage others.
Who should attend
This program is designed for new supervisors and managers with direct reports and high-potential employees preparing for management roles.
Program Outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will:
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Strengthen their management effectiveness by understanding the distinct roles of managers and leaders and aligning their behaviours with personal values.
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Enhance communication and collaboration by applying Everything DiSC Workplace © insights to recognize and adapt to different work styles.
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Develop emotional intelligence agility by identifying personal EQ mindsets, valuing other perspectives, and practicing adaptive leadership strategies.
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Improve workplace relationships by leveraging Everything DiSC Workplace © and Agile EQ © principles to build trust, navigate conflict, and foster high-performing teams.
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Commit to continuous growth through personalized action plans, reflection exercises, and real-world application of course concepts.
Certificate program includes
These are the modules included in the certificate program.
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Step into Leadership: Day 1
CourseA half-day facilitated modules (in-person or virtual) followed by two 90-minute virtual facilitated activities.
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Step into Leadership: Day 2
CourseA half-day facilitated modules (in-person or virtual) followed by two 90-minute virtual facilitated activities.
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Step into Leadership: Day 3
CourseA half-day facilitated modules (in-person or virtual) followed by two 90-minute virtual facilitated activities.
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Step into Leadership: Day 4
CourseA half-day facilitated modules (in-person or virtual) followed by two 90-minute virtual facilitated activities.
Hannah Brown is the instructor for this program.
Leadership & Learning Expert Hannah Brown
Hannah brings her 25 years of experience helping learning professionals create and implement formal training programs to leaders and their teams to build a team culture of learning. She bridges the gap between formal training and learning embedded in the DNA of teams.
In addition to her consulting experience, she was the Director of Sales Training for North America at Foresters Financial in Toronto.
As a firm believer in lifelong learning, she has these degrees and certifications:
• M.Ed. (Adult Education) from O.I.S.E./University of Toronto
• Life Insurance license (Levels 1 & 2) through FSCO
• Certified Coach through Integral Coaching Canada, which is recognized by the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Hannah's latest book, Into the Hands of Leaders: Employee Growth through Learning, emphasizes the importance of leaders cultivating a Growth through Learning orientation and offers a fresh perspective on employee development.
If your team isn’t growing, they’re going.
Step into Leadership FAQs
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What is the certificate I will receive for this program?
You will receive the certificate, Hannah Brown - Step into Leadership.
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When are you offering the program next?
I offer this program about once a year as a 'public enrollment' - open to individuals. The next cohort begins Fall 2025. Contact me for exact dates.
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Do you offer this program privately for one organization?
Yes, I offer this program as a dedicated offering for an organization. Contact me to arrange dates that work best.
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What's your cancellation policy?
If you enrolled individually, you can cancel up to one month before the first module. You will receive a full refund less an administration fee. If you cancel within one month, you're payment is not refundable.
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