Leadership Skills Training for New and Emerging Managers
Getting promoted is a big achievement—but managing people takes more than experience on the job. Many new leaders find themselves suddenly responsible for their former peers, with no training in how to lead a team.
’s leadership skills training helps first-time supervisors and mid-level managers develop the people skills they never learned in school. These sessions are direct, practical, and focused on building healthy team dynamics.
This Training Highlights
- How to handle emotional or underperforming team members
- Addressing workplace bullying, gossip, and harassment
- Holding others accountable without micromanaging
- Setting boundaries with former coworkers you now manage
- Building respect and fairness across a team
- Encouraging collaboration across departments
How We Teach Leadership Skills
These are not generic seminars. Each session is interactive and built around real-life workplace challenges. We use:
- Role plays and small group exercises
- Common leadership scenarios and discussions
- Skills-based frameworks for feedback, conflict, and motivation
- Printed workbooks with tools to use after training
Who Should Book This Training
- Newly promoted team leads and supervisors
- Employees on a management track
- Long-time staff managing peers for the first time
- Organizations preparing employees for leadership roles
- Experienced leaders who need to freshen up their game
- Industry professionals whose roles are changing
Common Questions We Help New Leaders Answer
- How do I manage a team of friends or former peers?
- What’s the best way to address uncomfortable behavior?
- How do I stay neutral without being distant?
- What if I don’t feel ready to lead?
Leadership Training FAQs
- Is this training only for new managers?
No. While it’s great for first-time supervisors, we also train experienced leaders who want to strengthen team management and people skills.
- Can we include company-specific examples?
Yes. We tailor discussions and exercises to reflect your real work environment and team structure.
- How long is each session?
Sessions typically run 6–7 hours and can be part of a one-time workshop or a multi-session series depending on your goals. Sessions can be split and adjusted to match your team’s availability.
- What industries is this for?
We work with teams in manufacturing, education, healthcare, local government, nonprofits, and more.
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Whether you need on-site training at your workplace, virtual training for remote teams, or one-time workshops or series-based leadership tracks, we have what you are looking for. Call (337) 459-4270 or email tobin@devilletraining.com to schedule your Leadership Skills training session.