Corporate leadership training
Leadership Skills for New Managers Training Course in Austria
Help people stepping into management shift from doing tasks to guiding others: set clear goals and expectations, delegate to strengths, keep regular feedback loops, agree SMART goals, recognise good work and resolve disputes early, through hands-on, experiential learning.
- In-person, virtual
or blended - Customised for
your organisation - Delivered worldwide,
including Austria - For new and aspiring managers
and team supervisors
Course overview
What Are Leadership Skills for New Managers?
Leadership skills for new managers mark the shift from executing tasks yourself to helping others succeed together. The course explores your leadership style and its effect on the team, emotional intelligence, time and well-being, decision-making models, planning and delegating to strengths, one-to-ones, clear goals, feedback loops, performance concerns, mediation and what motivates people.
Hands-on activities, engaging discussions and real-world case studies let participants practise one-to-ones, recognition and difficult conversations, grounded in what new managers in Austria experience when moving into the role.
In Austria, a country known for its blend of history, culture and innovation, the course helps people moving from individual contributor to manager make the shift from executing tasks to guiding others. New managers, team leads, supervisors and project managers build the delegation, feedback and motivation skills to lead with clarity.
Why it matters
Why New Manager Skills Matter in Austria
Organisations in Austria rely on new managers who can delegate with trust, keep feedback loops open and lead by example. Making that shift early helps first-time managers guide their teams towards shared goals.
Promotion is not preparation
Shifting from executing tasks to guiding others asks for a new mindset and skill set.
Managers shape the day
A manager who leads by example sets the standard for the whole team.
Small problems grow
Tensions left unaddressed upset team harmony and cost good people.
Pipelines need managers
Capable first-time managers prepare organisations in Austria for future growth.
The Knowles leadership approach
From Insight to Impact
The six steps capture the routine a capable manager returns to, from agreeing what needs to happen to reflecting on what the team delivered, so people new to leading others have a pattern to follow while their confidence builds.
The manager’s routine
- 1. PlanWhat must we deliver?
- 2. AssignWho does what?
- 3. Check-inHow is it going?
- 4. FeedbackWhat should change?
- 5. SupportWhat do they need?
- 6. ReviewWhat did we achieve?
Key benefits
Why Organisations Choose This Course
This programme helps your leaders and your organisation to:
Faster Ramp-Up
People moving into management find their footing faster.
Organised Teams
Goals and expectations clear, and work delegated to strengths.
Honest Feedback
Regular feedback loops keep everyone improving.
Problems Tackled Early
Conflict and declining performance resolved before they spread.
Motivated Staff
Managers who understand what engages each team member.
A Stronger Pipeline
More managers ready to step into wider leadership roles.
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Course curriculum
A practical and structured learning journey.
Twelve units in three stages build from self-awareness and self-management, through delegating and organising the work, to feedback, conflict and motivation.
- Unit 1
Situational Styles
- Explore how directing, coaching, supporting and delegating affect a team.
- Adapt your style to each person’s strengths and experience.
- Neither hover over people nor leave them unsupported.
- Unit 2
Managing Emotions
- Assess your strengths, weaknesses and emotional triggers.
- Stay composed and even-handed when pressure rises.
- Interpret the emotions that shape how people act.
- Unit 3
Protecting Time
- Balance your own workload with time for others.
- Prioritise using urgency and importance as a guide.
- Protect work-life balance by trimming needless meetings.
- Unit 4
Everyday Decisions
- Apply decision-making models to see who should decide.
- Use critical thinking to evaluate options, then commit.
- Explain your choices so people trust them.
- Unit 5
Planning Work
- Turn goals into a week of concrete tasks.
- Distribute work so no one carries too much.
- Anticipate holidays and high-demand weeks.
- Unit 6
Clear Assignments
- Set clear expectations for purpose, quality and deadline.
- Delegate to people’s strengths so they grow.
- Monitor and support without reclaiming the task.
- Unit 7
Regular One-to-Ones
- Hold regular one-to-ones that people find useful.
- Listen actively to encourage open communication.
- Use the time to catch issues and ambitions early.
- Unit 8
Setting Targets
- Establish clear goals and expectations for each person.
- Show how individual goals support the team’s success.
- Track progress through regular feedback loops.
- Unit 9
Giving Feedback
- Frame each point using situation, behaviour and impact.
- Recognise good work in specific, sincere terms.
- Correct performance while keeping mutual respect.
- Unit 10
Slipping Performance
- Notice when standards or engagement begin to slip.
- Find out whether skill, motivation or circumstances lie behind it.
- Agree support and follow progress closely.
- Unit 11
Team Disputes
- Recognise sources of conflict and address them proactively.
- Mediate by hearing each side with respect.
- Negotiate a way to work together in harmony.
- Unit 12
Motivation
- Identify what influences each person’s motivation.
- Reward effort and growth, as well as results.
- Lead by example through integrity and continuous learning.
Course agenda
Two-day course agenda.
A sample agenda showing how the two days run, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final agenda is agreed with you.
Welcome, objectives and introductions
Situational styles
Morning break
Managing emotions
Lunch
Protecting time
Everyday decisions
Afternoon break
Planning work
Day one reflection
Close
Recap and goals for the day
Clear assignments
Morning break
One-to-ones and targets
Lunch
Giving feedback
Slipping performance and team disputes
Afternoon break
Motivation
Your routine and action planning
Close
Participant resources
What participants receive.
A practical set of resources to support learning during the course and application afterwards.
Course Workbook
Content, summaries and activities for every unit.
Templates and Worksheets
Ready-to-use tools to apply learning at work.
Action Plan Template
Turn learning into clear next steps.
Job Aids and Quick Guides
Key models, checklists and frameworks for daily use.
Digital Resources
Additional materials to revisit after the course.
Certificate of Completion
Recognition of the training completed.
Practical application
From theory to real workplace impact.
Through real-world case studies and hands-on activities, participants plan a week, delegate to strengths, run a one-to-one and give constructive feedback, the situations new managers in Austria handle once they move into the role.
One-to-One Practice
Hold a one-to-one with a peer in the role of a team member.
Feedback Role-Play
Give recognition and a corrective message, then switch sides.
Weekly Plan Build
Plan a week by matching each task to a team member’s strengths.
Performance Case
Explore why someone’s engagement has dropped and agree a plan.
Who should attend
Designed for new and aspiring managers.
Ideal for people who have recently moved into a managerial role or plan to, and for team leads, supervisors, project managers, executives, entrepreneurs, educators and recent graduates who want to lead with clarity.
- New ManagersMake the shift from doing to leading.
- Team LeadersDelegate and communicate expectations.
- SupervisorsSupport staff and give regular feedback.
- Aspiring ManagersDevelop key skills ahead of a first role.
- Specialists Moving UpApply expertise while leading projects and people.
- Recent GraduatesGain management habits early on.
Course format and delivery
Flexible options to suit your organisation.
Choose the format and duration that fit your schedule and learning needs, whether at your workplace in Austria, online or a mix of both.
In-Person Training
Delivered at your organisation in Austria or at a suitable venue.
Virtual Training
Interactive, engaging live online delivery.
Blended Learning
A combination of in-person and virtual sessions.
Customised Training
Tailor case studies, organisation focus, delivery mode, modules and duration. Explore Customized Training
- Typical Duration2 Full Days9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also available as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and experience level.
No prior management experience is required. The course suits new and aspiring managers from any sector and works well for mixed groups.
No formal prerequisites
Open to anyone new to managing, or about to be.
All experience levels
From entry-level staff to experienced specialists.
Designed for mixed groups
New managers from different sectors learn together.
Ready to take part
Bring a real management situation you are facing.
Course framework
A structured approach to developing leaders.
Our framework uses experiential learning: explore a manager’s role, test it in hands-on activities, reflect with peers and apply the lessons with your own team.
Practical and Actionable
Goal sheets, briefs and feedback loops ready for use.
Relevant to Austria
Shaped by the teams new managers in Austria lead.
Confidence Through Practice
Practise hard conversations among peers first.
The new manager’s cycle
- 1. LearnCore leadership principles
- 2. ExploreCase studies and discussion
- 3. PractiseRole-plays and simulations
- 4. ReflectSelf-assessment and journaling
- 5. ApplyReal-world projects
- 6. GrowMentoring and peer support
Key learning outcomes
From knowledge to lasting leadership impact.
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- 01
Adapt your style
Choose a leadership style that suits each person and situation.
- 02
Manage your time
Plan your time to protect your own work, your team and your well-being.
- 03
Plan and assign work
Delegate goals as tasks matched to strengths, with deadlines.
- 04
Hold one-to-ones
Hold one-to-ones that encourage open communication.
- 05
Give feedback
Give feedback that supports growth and improvement.
- 06
Tackle problems early
Resolve conflict and underperformance proactively and fairly.
Leading begins when a manager stops doing everything alone and starts helping others succeed together.
Example exercises and tools
Learn by doing.
Practical exercises and simple tools help new managers move from understanding an idea to using it with their team.
Real-world case studies and hands-on activities reflect situations new managers in Austria may encounter, from delegating to a team member’s strengths for the first time to mediating a dispute before it unsettles the team. Through peer-to-peer exchange with other new managers, participants test their approach, uncover their strengths and development areas and leave with a plan for their first weeks back.
Style Matcher
Map each team member to the leadership style they need now.
Time Log
Record a week and see where your time really goes.
Task Brief
Put a task’s goal, expected quality and deadline in writing.
SBI Feedback
Build an SBI message for a real team situation.
Assessment
Assessment and learning progress.
A mix of steps before, during and after the programme keeps learning relevant and turns it into action.
Before the training
Share your goals and team context.
Agree the objectives and focus areas.
Confirm the format, timing and group.
During the training
Role-plays, simulations and practical exercises.
Feedback from experienced leaders as skills develop.
Group discussion and reflection.
After the training
A personal action plan for the workplace.
Self-assessment and guided journaling to track progress.
Ongoing learning through peers, mentors and the alumni network.
Workplace application
Relevant to your context.
Participants apply the tools in workplaces across Austria, from delegating to strengths in a busy week to resolving a first dispute within the team.
- Team PrioritiesAgree goals and expectations.
- Task HandoversDelegate to strengths.
- Check-in MeetingsHold regular feedback loops.
- AppraisalsReview performance openly.
- Difficult TalksMediate tensions with respect.
- RecognitionRecognise every contribution.
Let’s discuss your requirements
Request a Customised Leadership Programme.
Talk to our team about how this course can be tailored for your organisation in Austria or other locations worldwide.
- Share your priorities
- Receive a tailored proposal
- Explore delivery options
Adapting for Austria
Adapting the programme for Austrian organisations.
We tailor the course so it reflects your people, your sector and the context you work in.
Local case studies
Examples and case studies drawn from leaders in Austria.
Cultural awareness
Content that respects cultural nuances and builds inclusive environments.
Community focus
Projects that address real local and community issues.
Industry and organisation focus
Examples, terminology and scenarios from your sector.
Delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery across Austria and worldwide.
We deliver this programme in Austria and in other locations worldwide, with flexible formats and options to suit your organisation.
- In-person
- Virtual
- Blended
At Your Workplace
In-house sessions at your office in Austria.
A Venue You Choose
Delivered at a training venue that suits your team.
Live Online
Interactive virtual sessions wherever your people are.
Across Countries
Programmes coordinated across several locations worldwide.
Client experiences
What our participants say.
Word-for-word feedback from participants at organisations in Singapore. Read all reviews
Yes, I would recommend this training to my colleagues. Understanding these structured recovery methods provides great tools for managing stress.
Yes, because it really highlights how our daily business decisions directly impact the local community and the environment.
Learning how to translate high-level company strategy into clear, measurable operational targets for our teams.
Yes, but you must come with an open mind to self-reflect.
Yes, definitely. because it offers highly practical insights that help you navigate your role and better manage relationships within your team.
Yes, I definitely would. The program teaches you exactly how to approach closing deals and handle tough discussions with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this course.
What is the main focus of this course?
It builds the day-to-day skills of a new manager: adapting their style, managing time, delegating to strengths, one-to-ones, clear goals, feedback loops and resolving conflict early, applied to real situations in Austria.
What topics does the course cover?
Twelve units in three stages: managing yourself (situational styles, managing emotions, protecting time, everyday decisions), running the work (planning work, clear assignments, regular one-to-ones, setting targets) and managing performance (giving feedback, slipping performance, team disputes and motivation).
Who should attend this course?
People recently promoted into management or aspiring to it, team leads, supervisors, project managers, executives, entrepreneurs, educators and recent graduates.
Is the course suitable for new or first-time leaders?
Yes. It is aimed at people who have just moved into a managerial role and those preparing for one.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
It is hands-on. Real-world case studies, engaging discussions and practical activities give participants the chance to try one-to-ones, feedback and tough conversations safely.
How long is the course?
The standard course runs over 2 full days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It can also be delivered as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Can the course be customised for our organisation?
Yes. We can adapt the content, examples and format to your goals, industry and team. See Customized Corporate Training for how we tailor programmes.
Can we use examples from our own industry?
Yes. We design and deliver our courses with subject matter experts in each field. Tell us about your industry, context and terminology when you enquire, and it will be taken into account.
Can we combine this course with other topics?
Yes. We can combine related topics into one programme or build a learning pathway across several sessions and levels.
Is this course available outside Austria?
Yes. We deliver this programme in other countries worldwide, in person or live online, and can coordinate it across several locations.
What delivery options are available?
In person at your workplace or a venue you choose, live online, or a blend of both.
What kind of exercises and activities are included?
One-to-one practice, recognition and correction role-plays, a strengths-based weekly plan, an engagement case, a style map, a time record, a written brief and an SBI message.
Do participants receive mentoring during the course?
Yes. Participants receive mentorship and constructive feedback from experienced leaders throughout the course.
Will participants build a professional network?
Yes. Participants connect with fellow participants, build mentoring relationships with facilitators and guest speakers, and can join an alumni network for ongoing learning.
How does the course support personal growth?
Through regular self-assessment and reflection, guided journaling to track progress and set goals, and techniques for mindfulness and stress management.
Is the course relevant to the Austrian context?
Yes. It is designed for new managers, team leads, supervisors and project managers in Austria, with case studies built around the shift from doing the work to leading it.
Which cities in Austria can the course be delivered in?
We can deliver it in cities across Austria, including Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt and Villach, and other cities on request. We also offer a full range of leadership courses in Austria.
Can we download a course brochure?
Yes. Download our course brochure for an overview of our training programmes.
How do we request a proposal?
Share your goals and requirements through the enquiry form on this page. Our team replies within one business day with suggestions and a tailored proposal.
Who can we contact about this course?
Email [email protected], call +65 6714 6663 or use the enquiry form on this page. We reply within one business day.
Next steps
From enquiry to delivery.
A simple, transparent process from your first message to the training day.
- 1
Enquiry
Share your training needs and priorities.
- 2
Consultation
We discuss and refine the scope with you.
- 3
Proposal
Receive a tailored proposal with delivery options.
- 4
Confirm
Review, adjust and agree the details.
- 5
Delivery
We deliver the programme for your team.
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This course is customisable
We can tailor the content, examples and activities to your team’s industry, goals and workplace context. Explore Customized Training
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