New Manager Training
Guides for First-time Managers
First-time managers need guidance on how to navigate their new roles. Guides can provide tips on communication, delegation, and problem-solving to help them succeed.
The Comprehensive Guide For First-Time ManagersThis guide covers a wide range of topics for first-time managers, including: Learnings From First-time Managers Great Manager Qualities 1–on-1's Giving Effective Feedback Important Habits to Form Changing Team Members’ Behavior Advice From Coaches & Mentors Delegation What They’re Working On Now
The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to YouReaders of this book consistently say: "I would have made fewer mistakes if I'd read it sooner." It covers topics such as how to give feedback, managing yourself, how to have amazing meetings, and how to nurture culture.
How to Manage Well
Managing well involves setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and creating a positive work environment. Effective managers also prioritize employee development and foster a culture of trust and respect.
Letter to a New People ManagerArielle covers a wide breadth of topics, across hiring, building rapport, explaining context, and feedback.
7 Simple Tips to Being a (Much) Better First Time ManagerJason gives tips on management that relate to your boss and mentors: don't make excuses, get a mentor, ask for help, thrive on criticism.
What NOT To Do as a New Manager
New managers should avoid micromanaging, playing favorites, and failing to communicate effectively. It's also important to avoid making assumptions and to seek feedback from employees.
How to Fail as a New Engineering ManagerBrad covers 8 traps to avoid as a new engineering manager: 1. Keep coding. 2. Focusing only on the work, not the people. 3. Measuring your value by your output 4. Expecting without expressing 5. Leaving the team out of commitments 6. Mistaking directing for leading 7. Avoiding hard conversations 8. Stop learning your craft
How to Train New Managers
New manager training should cover topics such as goal-setting, conflict resolution, and performance management. It's important to provide ongoing support and feedback to help new managers develop their skills.
Google re:Work Guide: Develop and Support ManagersThis guide from Google contains their guide, slides, and workbook for how they train new managers.
How to Upskill Your Team (When You Don’t Have Time)Dave covers topics such as: How to prescribe training to your team Group training
Wait - Should You Manage People?
Not everyone is cut out for management. Before pursuing a management role, individuals should consider their strengths and weaknesses, as well as their motivations for wanting to manage. It's important to be honest with oneself and to seek guidance from mentors and colleagues.
This 90-Day Plan Turns Engineers into Remarkable ManagersThis guide is written for engineering managers, but can also be helpful for managers in other domains. It covers topics including managing your team, peers, and boss, and determining if managing people is right for you.
