Communication training for new managers
For newly appointed managers, first-time team leaders, supervisors and professionals preparing to take on leadership responsibilities. Also suitable for organisations developing their next generation of managers.
- Workshops or programmes
- Realistic scenarios
- Online, in person or blended
The problem
Why new managers need new skills
Moving into management changes the nature of communication.
Someone who was previously responsible primarily for their own work must now guide, motivate, support and sometimes challenge others.
Yet many new managers receive little practical training in the communication skills their new responsibilities require. They may struggle with giving feedback, setting expectations, managing difficult conversations, delegating effectively or finding their own leadership style.
What new manager training covers
The Human Voice Studio helps new managers develop the communication skills needed to lead people effectively. Training can cover:
- Developing confidence and an authentic leadership style
- Communicating expectations clearly
- Listening and asking effective questions
- Giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Coaching and mentoring team members
- Handling difficult conversations
- Speaking up, presenting ideas and leading meetings
- Building trust and encouraging collaboration
Real management moments
Participants learn through practical exercises, realistic management scenarios, discussion, experimentation and feedback.
Find your own leadership style.
A workshop or a programme
- Length
- Workshop or programmeTraining can be delivered as a half-day or full-day workshop, or as a structured development programme over several weeks.
- Where
- Online, in person or blendedSessions are available online, in person or through a blended approach.
- Progress
- Measured on longer programmesFor longer programmes, baseline and follow-up assessments can be incorporated to help identify development priorities and evaluate progress.
What new managers leave with
Greater awareness of how their communication affects others
Practical skills for leading conversations
Skills for supporting team members and everyday management challenges
Led by Kirsten de Bouter Shillam
Speaker, communication strategist and founder of The Human Voice Studio. Kirsten trained in theatre and performance before moving into business, psychology and coaching, and has spent more than 30 years helping individuals, teams and organisations across Europe communicate with greater clarity, confidence and impact.
She has worked with companies, schools and organisations, and has been a TEDx speaker, organiser and speaker coach. Sessions run in English, and Kirsten is also fluent in Dutch and Spanish.
- 30+ years' experience
- BSc Psychology
- PCC Coach
- TEDx speaker & coach
- Trained in performance
Training for new managers, answered
Who is the training for?
Newly appointed managers, first-time team leaders, supervisors and professionals preparing to take on leadership responsibilities. Also suitable for organisations developing their next generation of managers.
What does new manager training cover?
Developing confidence and an authentic leadership style, communicating expectations clearly, listening and asking effective questions, giving and receiving constructive feedback, coaching and mentoring team members, handling difficult conversations, speaking up, presenting ideas and leading meetings, and building trust and encouraging collaboration.
How is it taught?
Participants learn through practical exercises, realistic management scenarios, discussion, experimentation and feedback.
How long is the training?
Training can be delivered as a half-day or full-day workshop, or as a structured development programme over several weeks.
Is it online or in person?
Sessions are available online, in person or through a blended approach.
Can progress be measured?
For longer programmes, baseline and follow-up assessments can be incorporated to help identify development priorities and evaluate progress.
How do we book?
Contact The Human Voice Studio to discuss communication training for new managers or a tailored management development programme.
Other ways to work together
Develop your next generation of managers
Contact The Human Voice Studio to discuss communication training for new managers or a tailored management development programme.
