1. Product description
Stepping into management can be both exciting and demanding. New To Management gives new leaders a clear, structured and practical foundation for succeeding in their role – not through passive screen time, but through learning that is applied directly in everyday leadership situations.
The programme follows the journey most new managers experience: building trust, leading conversations, creating clarity in change, handling conflict, leading remotely, motivating the team and managing stress. Participants gain knowledge, practise leadership behaviours and reflect on their own values, reactions and communication style.
The course is designed for individual learning as well as team-based or organisational onboarding of new managers. It supports behavioural change by combining theory, reflection and practical implementation. Participants are encouraged to listen, walk, think, discuss with colleagues, try tools in real work situations and return to the platform to reflect and consolidate their learning.
This makes the programme especially relevant for organisations that want to strengthen leadership culture, psychological safety, communication quality and sustainable performance from the very start of a manager’s leadership journey.
2. Why this course is relevant
New managers are often expected to create trust, handle change, motivate others, manage conflict and support wellbeing – while still learning how to lead themselves. This course gives them a practical framework for doing exactly that.
The programme helps participants develop confidence, build trust in their team, lead through uncertainty, align people around goals and handle difficult conversations in a constructive and respectful way.
3. Who it is for
This course is suitable for:
- New managers stepping into their first leadership role
- Team leaders who want a stronger leadership foundation
- Organisations onboarding new managers
- HR and L&D teams developing internal leadership programmes
- Managers who want to strengthen trust, communication and sustainable team performance
4. What participants will gain
Participants will develop practical leadership skills in areas such as:
- Building trust, psychological safety and stability in a team
- Leading coaching conversations with empathy, acceptance and respect
- Creating clarity and reassurance during change
- Managing conflict and difficult conversations professionally
- Leading remote or hybrid teams with structure and connection
- Strengthening motivation, engagement and shared responsibility
- Recognising stress signals and supporting a healthier work environment
5. How the course works
The programme is structured into modules with short lessons, practical tips, reflection tasks, workplace exercises and social learning prompts. Each topic follows a recurring learning rhythm:
- Theory and information
- Think and reflect
- Implement and practise
This structure helps participants move from understanding to action. The learning is designed to be used in the flow of work, so managers can test tools, hold conversations, facilitate team exercises and reflect on what they learn along the way.
6. The Walking Talking method
The Walking Talking method is built around active learning, reflection, structured conversations and real-world practice.
Instead of relying on long videos, passive screen time or repetitive click-based tasks, participants are encouraged to listen, reflect, walk, talk and practise. They can take in knowledge through their ears, go for a walk, reflect during movement, speak with a colleague, ask for perspective, test an exercise in their team and then return to the platform to capture their insights.
The method supports behavioural change by combining:
- Listening-based learning
- Reflection and self-awareness
- Walk & talk conversations
- Social learning and peer discussion
- Practical workplace exercises
- Structured conversations with a clear purpose
- Real-world leadership practice
This makes the course suitable not only for individual development, but also for culture building across teams and organisations.
7. Practical information
Format: Digital learning journey in the Walking Talking platform, available on web and in the mobile app
Delivery: Guided 6-month learning journey with one new module or topic released every fourth week, supported by regular participant emails and a visual learning path in the app
Learning method: Short lessons, reflection tasks, practical exercises, structured conversations, social learning and workplace application
Recommended study rhythm: Week 1: listen to or read the lessons. Week 2: begin with small practical exercises. Week 3: reflect and engage in social learning. Week 4: repeat, follow up and consolidate learning before the next module
Recommended use: Individual learning, manager onboarding, team-based leadership development or blended learning programmes
Focus areas: Trust, communication, change, conflict, remote leadership, motivation and stress management
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