This practical, one-day workshop is designed to support individuals transitioning from peer to supervisor. Participants explore common challenges new leaders face, including shifting team dynamics, establishing credibility, and navigating changing relationships. The course equips new leaders with foundational tools in communication, decision-making, and team leadership to build trust and set the tone for a positive, productive culture.

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the peer-to-supervisor shift with confidence
• Build credibility and trust
• Apply foundational tools for communication and team leadership
• Navigate changed relationships
• Develop foundational communication and decision-making skills
• Set a positive team tone

“Buddy to Boss” is highly practical and grounded in real-life leadership situations. Participants work through relatable scenarios and gain tools they can use immediately, increasing their confidence and ability to lead effectively — right from the start.

• Reflect on your new role and the relationships that have changed
• Note 2–3 transition challenges you are facing
• Have a brief conversation with your manager about the expectations of the role

The assessment of a participant’s progress will be a combination of preparation assignments, classroom participation, and review of concepts during in-class activities as well as follow-up meetings with managers and peers to discuss examples of successful use of the tools provided in this course.

This program can be customized for the specific needs of clients through, incorporation or alignment to client-specific organizational messages (values, business processes etc), modifying the workshop delivery schedule.

• Build a 30/60/90-day transition plan
• Share a short “how I want to lead” statement with your team
• Manager check-in within one week
• Join a peer pod for new supervisors
• Revisit credibility and relationship goals at 30 and 60 days.

A natural anchor for the Supervisor Essentials program.