Making the Move from Individual Contributor to Manager
1h 10mBeginner2024-05-28
Authors

Carolyn Goerner
Professor at Kelley School of Business, Founder of Practical Paradigm
Course details
Being promoted to a managerial role is an exciting and career-changing moment, one that requires you to learn new skills and, more importantly, learn a new mindset. Join professor of management Dr. Carolyn Goerner as she teaches you strategies to expand your focus beyond individual performance (self-leadership) to the broader success of your team (servant-leadership). Discover how to apply a new mindset and skills to successfully make the transition from individual contributor to manager. Learn how managers think, how managers act, and ultimately, how to grow in your role as a manager.
Skills covered
Management SkillsCareer ManagementCareer DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - A manager's world is different
- 02 - Adopting a servant leadership mindset
1. Strategize Like a Manager
- 03 - Focus strategically to create value
- 04 - Align team output to business priorities
- 05 - Assert authority while being open to feedback
- 06 - Use collaborative language
2. Act Like a Manager
- 07 - Articulate your vision of the future
- 08 - Set clear performance standards
- 09 - Motivate others to action
- 10 - Balance consistency and individual concern
- 11 - Stop on a dime
- 12 - Delegate wisely
- 13 - Share your superpowers
- 14 - Prioritize psychological safety
- 15 - Have difficult conversations
3. Grow in Your Role as a Manager
- 16 - Clarify performance metrics
- 17 - Build strong relationships
- 18 - Conduct after-action reviews
Conclusion
- 19 - Embrace continuous learning
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