Stepping Up To Management: Tips For People Considering A Move To Management (Audio Conference & CD)
Training Level
Total Training Hours
Description of Course
Audio Conference
The downturn in the economy and the large number of layoffs has meant opportunities for many individuals to step into a managerial or supervisory role. Whether this person is you or a member of your organization, there is bound to be some uncertainty about the transition and requirements of a management position - and what the job REALLY entails.
After all, being the best salesperson doesn't mean you're the best manager, supervisor, etc. And often, people find they are either underqualified, overwhelmed, or just plain don't like being the manager once they actually have to DO the job!
That's where we can help! This audio conference gives you an overview of what changes you can expect when you step up into a supervisory role - as well as teaches the steps you can take to convince your employer that you are ready to be a manager!
Learning Objectives:
Some people move into management positions without realizing just what they are getting into.
In this informative class, you'll learn the basic components of a "management" position, the inherent challenges faced by newer supervisors, the many roles and task that supervisors must fulfill, and the traits that make someone a good candidate to wear a managerial hat.
By attending this 90-minute audio conference, you will learn the:
- Basic functions of "management"
- Three categories of managerial skills: technical, human, and conceptual
- Roles and tasks of managers
- Rewards and drawbacks of being a supervisor (aka, The Good, the Bad, the Ugly)
- Characteristics of effective managers
- Tips for success as a new manager
About Your Speaker
Mary G. White, M.A., SPHR, is co-founder and managing director of MTI Business Solutions, where she oversees the organization’s corporate training and Human Resources consulting functions.
White specializes in soft skill employee development classes, and has extensive experience facilitating training in the areas related to Human Resources, communication, customer service, management, leadership, and public relations. She teaches a variety of seminars, corporate training courses, PHR-SPHR certification prep courses, and is a frequent speaker at association meetings and conferences.
Her professional background includes extensive experience in training, operations management, Human Resources management, advertising, and public relations.
