FIRST TIME MANAGER TRAINING

First time manager training that builds confidence at work.

Practical development for organisations preparing capable people to lead teams, handle performance and get results through others.

82%of managers enter management without formal training, according to CMI
Up to 12new managers in one practical cohort
£6,600for the complete core programme with no VAT

WHO IT IS FOR

Good people stepping into management for the first time.

Promotion changes what success looks like. New managers must move from doing the work themselves to creating clarity, capability and performance through other people.

01

Recently promoted

People taking responsibility for a team, often after being recognised as a strong individual performer.

02

Preparing to lead

Future managers who need practical preparation before the pressure and responsibility arrive.

03

Learning by trial and error

Managers already in role who have never been given a clear foundation for leading people well.

WHAT NEW MANAGERS LEARN

The essential skills every first time manager needs.

Managers work with real situations from their roles. They leave with practical tools, greater confidence and a clearer understanding of what good management looks like.

Make the shift into management

Understand the move from individual contribution to achieving results through others.

Set clear expectations

Create clarity about standards, priorities, ownership and what good performance looks like.

Hold useful one to ones

Use regular conversations to support progress, wellbeing and accountability.

Coach and delegate well

Help people think for themselves and give them responsibility with the right support.

Give clear feedback

Recognise good work and address concerns before small issues become bigger problems.

Lead former peers

Build trust, establish healthy boundaries and handle the change in working relationships.

THE PROGRAMME

Built around your new managers and your business.

The programme starts with your priorities, uses genuine workplace challenges and gives managers time to practise and apply what they learn.

01

Diagnose

One focused day to understand the business need, hear from your people and agree the outcomes.

02

Develop

Three practical development days built around genuine management challenges, conversations and decisions.

03

Apply

Workplace practice, follow up support and optional digital reinforcement that helps the learning stick.

CORE PROGRAMME£6,600

One cohort of up to 12 managers. No VAT.

  • One diagnostic day
  • Three development days
  • Content shaped around your business
  • Workplace application and follow up
Discuss your new managers

WHY THE SKILLS FARM

Practical experience that earns trust in the room.

Jamie Summers combines more than 20 years of programme design and facilitation with six years leading large commercial teams. New managers learn from someone who understands both the human side of leadership and the reality of delivering performance.

See Jamie's experience and client work

“The coaching and development I received from Jamie elevated how I approached my role as a Team Leader. It gave me greater confidence in how I led, helped me drive stronger performance and gave me practical tools I still use today.”

James Dando
James DandoTeam Leader

COMMON QUESTIONS

What businesses ask about first time manager training.

Clear answers about the people, content, format and investment.

Who is first time manager training for?

It is for people who are preparing to manage others, have recently been promoted, or are already leading a team without having received practical management development.

What should first time manager training include?

It should help managers set clear expectations, hold useful one to ones, coach and delegate well, give feedback, address performance and build trust with people they may previously have worked alongside as peers.

When should a new manager receive training?

Ideally, development should begin before or soon after the move into management. It is also valuable for managers who have been in role for some time but have learned mainly through trial and error.

Can the training be tailored to our business?

Yes. The programme begins with a diagnostic day so the content, language and practice reflect your business, your managers and the performance change you need.

How many new managers can take part?

One cohort includes up to 12 managers. This keeps the learning practical and gives everyone enough time to participate, practise and receive feedback.

How much does the programme cost?

The core programme is £6,600 for one cohort of up to 12 managers. There is no VAT. Travel and venue costs are quoted separately where required.

START WITH YOUR NEW MANAGERS

What do they need to feel ready to lead?

Tell Jamie who is stepping into management and what is happening in the business. You do not need a finished training brief. Just an honest view of the challenge.

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