Managing Your First Six Months in a New Role
The first months in a new management role set expectations that are difficult to reset later. This course covers learning an operation quickly, deciding what to change and what to leave, and building credibility before spending it.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why the first months set expectations that persist
- 02Learning the operation quickly and systematically
- 03The informal structure and who actually decides things
- 04Deciding what to change early and what to leave
- 05Building credibility before spending it
- 06Establishing your own rhythm, standards and expectations
- 07Handling a predecessor's legacy and existing loyalties
What you will gain
- Learn a new operation quickly and systematically
- Understand the informal structure as well as the formal one
- Decide what to change early and what to leave alone
- Build credibility before spending it on change
- Establish your own working rhythm and expectations
- Manage a predecessor's legacy fairly
Who should attend
- Newly appointed managers
- Managers moving to a new department or site
- External hires into leadership roles
- Human resources staff supporting transitions
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 26 to 27 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 5 to 6 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Leadership & Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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