The New Team Leader - Transitioning From Team Member to Team Leader

Benefits for Staff

As a result of attending this training participants will:

  • Have a greater understanding of the role and functions of an effective Team Leader
  • Develop skills and learn strategies to assist them in meeting the challenges Team Leaders face in this transition.

Overview

The program is designed to equip employees progressing from a Team Member to Team Leader role with a foundation of skills and knowledge to assist them in adapting to and performing in their new role.

Topics include:

  1. The Role of the Team Leader
    • Achieving Council performance standards, policies and procedures
    • Building and developing an effective team
    • Assigning work, delegating and driving performance and continuous improvement

  2. Challenges in Transitioning From Team Member to Team Leader
    • Overcoming resistance of team members - earning credibility and respect
    • Keeping professional distance
    • Understanding and working with the scope of authority
    • Handling performance issues including poor work performance, lateness and absenteeism

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