Topic outline

  • Overview

    This programme is designed to support new managers in the first 12 months of their first management or supervisory role. You could be new to the organisation, or newly promoted to your first management role. It is a blended programme consisting of essential pre-reading and tasks, a one-day virtual course, followed by essential post-course activities and the programme will enable you to carry out your role with confidence and capability, focusing on essential self and people management skills.

    • Overarching aims

      • Support new managers to carry out their roles with confidence and capability
      • Develop and practise essential self and people management skills
      • Signpost to further development and support opportunities

      • Who should attend?

        Not for people with previous management experience (internal or external).

        Not sure if you should attend? 

        Use the guide below to help you decide:

      • The Programme elements

        To complete all elements of the programme you will need to: 

        • Complete essential pre reading and tasks
        • Attend and contribute to a one-day virtual session
        • Complete post course work

        • Learning Outcomes

          On completing all elements of this Programme, you will be better able to:

          • Identify the role of a manager in relation to accountability, inclusion and engagement
          • Recognise the impact of your management style and the importance of emotional intelligence
          • Set expectations, and engage and support people to deliver high quality outcomes
          • Address underperformance and challenge unacceptable behaviour
          • Manage your resilience and wellbeing and support others to do the same


          • How to book

            See below for current course dates: 

            • 3rd May 0900-1700 
            • 31st May 0900-1700
            • 8th June 0900-1700 
            • 24th June 0900-1700

            When no dates are available you can request a class through the Learning Zone - see below for details of how to do this.

            To book:
            1. Access the Learning Zone by clicking on the relevant link below: 
              Hampshire County Council
              Hampshire Constabulary
            1. Search for the exact course title in the Find Learning search box and select the course listed as ‘New Manager Programme’ (do not select ‘New Managers Programme (1 day)’ as this learning item is the face to face course which is not currently available).
            2. Select a date via 'See Classes’ and click on Register Now to book your space. If the course is full or no dates are showing, click on ‘Request a Class’ from the Course Overview page – this will put you on a waitlist, and when additional dates are added, you will be notified.


            NB.             Note this course is only visible in the Learning Zone to managers with direct reports in SAP. If you would like access to this programme (e.g. you are a supervisor but have no direct reports etc.) please email course.booking.enquiries@hants.gov.uk.


            • Course pre-work


              Leadership style quiz

              Complete this quiz on your preferred leadership style before attending the course and note down your answers. This content will be used to discuss personality at work and the differences between management and leadership (see below).