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Get a head start on developing meta-manager or director level skills.

June 26 & 29, 2023 In-person workshops
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Get a day of training from industry leaders with our workshops

Choose from five leadership workshops and get a full day of in-depth, practical sessions on effective management led by highly experienced tutors.

It’s widely known that switching from the Individual Contributor (IC) track to the Manager track is a career change — requiring the development of an entirely new skillset. But, what we don’t talk about as much is the next step in that progression: moving from managing ICs to managing managers. It’s an advancement that can feel less like a linear progression and more like a step function change. 

In this course, we’ll break down the basics of managing managers and cover some of the key skills you’ll need to be successful in this job. 
 

What will you learn?

  • How to setup and get the most value out of skip-level 1-1s
  • The fundamentals of good delegation
  • How to establish a first team mindset with your managers
  • How to upgrade your change management skills with storytelling