Help, I’m becoming a manager, now what? –> From colleague to manager.

Short summary

The transition from colleague to manager presents many challenges, especially without previous management experience. During this two-day, 16-hour course, you will learn essential leadership skills to take on your new role with confidence. You will discover how to effectively lead former colleagues, understand team dynamics and apply practical management techniques such as time management, coaching and conflict resolution. The training is accessible, without complex management jargon, and provides immediately useful tools.

Target Audience

This course is specifically designed for employees who have recently been promoted to a managerial role, often without formal management training or previous experience in a managerial role. The main target groups are:

1. Operational employees in the aviation and cargo sector

• Employees who have progressed to a management position through hard work and loyalty.
• Individuals who want to better understand their new responsibilities and successfully fulfil them.

1. New or aspiring managers in various sectors

• Employees who have to manage a team for the first time.
• Professionals who are making the transition from an operational to a managerial role.

1. Team leaders and supervisors without formal leadership training

• Employees who have informal managerial tasks and want to develop them further.
• Individuals who need structured training in management skills.

1. HR professionals and companies investing in internal growth

• Organisations that support internal promotions and want to help their employees succeed in their new role.
• HR teams who are looking for practical and accessible training to strengthen their managers.

In short, this course is ideal for anyone who takes on a leadership role without a formal background in management and needs clear, applicable tools to make this transition successfully.

Objectives

1. Prepare participants for their new role as a manager

• Understand what it means to be a manager
• Learn to deal with the transition from colleague to manager

1. Develop fundamental leadership skills

• Understand and apply different roles as manager, coach, trainer and leader
• Use effective team management and coaching

1. Improve practical management skills

• Optimize time and priority management
• Deal with stress, conflict and recruitment

1. Encourage self-confidence and professional growth

• Recognize and utilize personal strengths and weaknesses
• Understand team dynamics and lead effectively

1. Draw up a concrete action plan for further development

• Analyze practical cases and realistic situations
• Develop and implement applicable strategies

Additional information

This course is only available in closed sessions.

Trainers

Veerle

With over 25 years of experience in aviation and other 24/7 sectors, I bring a mix of training expertise, coaching, and neurocognitive insights. My passion is helping individuals and teams unlock the full potential of their talents and brains. By combining soft skills with neurocognitive science, I create trainings that go beyond theory and make a lasting impact. In my programs, from Basic Management to Help, I’m becoming a Manager!, I not only teach practical leadership skills but also show how to manage stress, build resilience, and make better decisions under pressure. My goal is to empower people to grow into confident, balanced leaders who can perform sustainably, even in the most demanding circumstances.