Corporate leadership training
Transitioning to Leadership Training Course in Austria
Equip emerging professionals to move from completing the work to leading those who complete it, so they voice expectations assertively, delegate according to each person’s strengths and gain their team’s trust early, through interactive workshops and role-play.
- In-person, virtual
or blended - Customised for
your organisation - Delivered worldwide,
including Austria - For new managers
and aspiring leaders
Course overview
What Is the Transition to Leadership?
Transitioning to leadership is the moment your performance starts to be judged by your team’s output rather than your own. The course prepares people for it: understanding what the role really involves, discovering their strengths and leadership style, leading colleagues who were peers, voicing expectations, delegating, making decisions with confidence and resolving the first conflicts.
Interactive workshops, engaging discussions, practical exercises and role-plays help participants practise the conversations and decisions that people newly leading teams in Austria face during their first months.
Delivered for organisations in Austria, the course supports emerging professionals stepping into their first leadership positions, as well as managers who want to strengthen how they lead, through interactive workshops, practical exercises and discussion with like-minded colleagues.
Why it matters
Why the Leadership Transition Matters in Austria
Every organisation in Austria relies on people who can move from doing the work to leading the team that does it. Helping them make that move with confidence keeps teams settled and gives new leaders a strong start.
A different job altogether
Being excellent at the work itself is not the same as being ready to lead others in it.
Early habits stick
Self-doubt and habits formed in the first months as a leader are hard to shake off later.
Teams feel the change
When a new leader struggles to settle, morale in the team that reports to them dips.
The next generation
Organisations in Austria need confident new leaders ready to take the step up.
The Knowles leadership approach
From Insight to Impact
Six steps chart the way from capable professional to confident leader, from recognising that the role has changed to growing into it, giving participants a sequence to follow in their first months and to return to as their role expands.
The leadership transition
- 1. ShiftWhat changes for me now?
- 2. SelfWhat are my strengths?
- 3. RelationshipsHow do I lead former peers?
- 4. DirectionWhat does my team need?
- 5. DelegationWhat do I let go of?
- 6. GrowthHow do I keep improving?
Key benefits
Why Organisations Choose This Course
This programme helps your leaders and your organisation to:
Faster Ramp-Up
Those stepping up gain the confidence to lead well sooner.
Stable Teams
Morale and output hold up while a new leader settles in.
Better Use of Time
Leaders prioritise their own time and stop redoing tasks.
Fewer Early Mistakes
Head off the typical slips that dent a new leader’s confidence.
Confident New Leaders
Overcome self-doubt and lead with assertiveness.
A Leadership Pipeline
Prepare a dependable flow of future leaders for the next role.
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Course curriculum
A practical and structured learning journey.
Twelve units in three stages lead participants from the change in their role, through day-to-day team leadership, to sustained growth as leaders, with self-reflection, role-play and feedback built into each stage.
- Unit 1
The Leadership Shift
- Analyse how leading a team differs from performing well as an individual contributor.
- Clarify what your team and your superiors now expect from you.
- Recognise the routines you need to hand over or drop.
- Unit 2
Your Strengths
- Use self-assessment to find strengths and areas for growth.
- Notice how others perceive your behaviour.
- Overcome self-doubt and set development goals.
- Unit 3
Your Leadership Style
- Explore the main leadership styles and when each one works.
- Define your personal values and lead in line with them.
- Shift your approach to match each person and situation.
- Unit 4
Leading Former Peers
- Reset working relationships with peers who are now in your team.
- Lead by example to earn respect without losing goodwill.
- Keep personal friendships and fairness in balance.
- Unit 5
Setting Expectations
- Give clear instructions and agreed goals to each person.
- Use active listening in first one-to-ones to build trust.
- Revisit agreements in regular feedback sessions.
- Unit 6
Delegating Well
- Match tasks to team members’ strengths and skills.
- Hand over work with clear expectations and ownership.
- Guide and support without taking over again.
- Unit 7
Making Decisions
- Identify the decisions that now rest with you.
- Ask for the team’s views where they improve the result.
- Use data and KPIs to decide and explain your reasons.
- Unit 8
Handling Conflict
- Address issues promptly to protect trust and cohesion.
- Handle hard conversations assertively and with empathy.
- Use negotiation to find mutually beneficial solutions.
- Unit 9
Managing Upwards
- Develop a constructive, open relationship with your own manager.
- Present your team’s priorities clearly to senior leaders.
- Turn to your superiors for help and resources before problems grow.
- Unit 10
Leading Change
- Translate changes from senior management for your team.
- Respond to pushback calmly, with resilience and openness.
- Bring the team behind a new way of working.
- Unit 11
Empowering Ideas
- Encourage open dialogue and ideas from the whole team.
- Let people experiment with new approaches safely.
- Seek out diverse perspectives from across the team.
- Unit 12
Growth Mindset
- Embrace change and setbacks as chances to learn.
- Gather feedback from peers, superiors and mentors.
- Draw up a plan and a vision for your first months.
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
The leadership shift
Morning break
Knowing your strengths
Lunch
Your leadership style
Leading former peers
Afternoon break
Setting expectations
Day one reflection
Close
Recap and goals for the day
Delegating well
Morning break
Making decisions
Lunch
Handling conflict
Managing upwards and leading change
Afternoon break
Empowering ideas and a growth mindset
First-months action plan
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.
Participants apply each idea to their own step into leadership, reflecting on their style, role-playing first conversations with their team and matching tasks to people’s strengths, in exercises built around situations new leaders in Austria face.
Style Self-Assessment
Reflect on the style you default to and its effect on your team.
First Conversations
Role-play a first, assertive conversation with a former peer.
Delegation Planning
Prioritise your tasks and choose which ones to delegate.
Early Months Plan
Set out a vision and priorities for your first months.
Who should attend
Designed for people stepping into leadership.
This course suits emerging professionals stepping into leadership positions and people about to, whether promoted from within a team, appointed to a first leadership role or preparing ahead, as well as managers refining how they lead.
- New ManagersGrow into the role with assurance.
- Team LeadersLead a team they recently worked in.
- SupervisorsMove from checking tasks to motivating people.
- Specialists Moving UpGuide others in work they understand fully.
- Aspiring LeadersBuild confidence before the promotion comes.
- EntrepreneursLead and motivate their first employees.
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 leadership experience is required. The course is designed for people who are new to leading others or about to be.
No formal prerequisites
Open to anyone stepping into a leadership role.
New or soon-to-be leaders
Best for those in, or near, their first role.
Designed for mixed groups
Peers from other teams share the same challenges.
Bring your situation
Come with the team and challenges you face.
Course framework
A structured approach to developing leaders.
Our framework follows a learning cycle that begins with what the new role demands, continues through practising its key conversations and reflecting on personal style, and finishes with putting it into practice with the team.
Practical and Actionable
Techniques to try with your team as soon as you return.
Relevant to Austria
Built around what people moving into leadership in Austria meet.
Personal Insight
Self-reflection that clarifies your style, values and strengths.
The new leader’s learning 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
Understand the shift
Explain how your focus and responsibilities change as a leader.
- 02
Know your style
Identify your strengths, areas for growth and the way you naturally lead.
- 03
Set clear expectations
Give each team member clear goals and expectations.
- 04
Delegate effectively
Delegate work with clear instructions and support.
- 05
Handle hard talks
Address conflict and underperformance promptly and fairly.
- 06
Keep developing
Plan your development and seek regular feedback.
Leading means your results are now counted in what the team accomplishes, not in the work you finish yourself.
Example exercises and tools
Learn by doing.
Role-plays, practical tools and realistic scenarios help participants take on the role with a clear plan for their team and their own development.
Role-plays and practical exercises put participants in moments new leaders in Austria may meet, from voicing an expectation assertively to a colleague who used to be a peer to working through a disagreement towards a mutually beneficial solution. They practise paraphrasing, summarising and giving feedback, then leave with a vision for their team and a plan for their first months in the role.
Strengths Profile
Assess your strengths and the growth areas to work on first.
Peer-to-Boss Talk
Role-play a reset conversation with a former peer.
Delegation Matrix
Use a matrix to decide which tasks to keep, hand on, share or drop.
Leadership Roadmap
Map out goals and checkpoints for the months ahead.
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 use the tools in real situations in organisations in Austria, from their first meeting as the team’s leader to growing in confidence over the following months.
- First Team MeetingShare your vision early.
- One-to-One MeetingsListen and build trust.
- Goal SettingSet targets backed by KPIs.
- DelegationDelegate by strengths.
- Performance TalksRaise issues promptly.
- Working with Your BossKeep superiors informed.
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, since learning how to think critically is essential for both daily work tasks and personal decision-making.
Yes, I would recommend it. Gaining a clear framework on communication styles is highly useful for de-escalating tough client situations
Yes, because it really highlights how our daily business decisions directly impact the local community and the environment.
Yes, because it serves as a helpful reminder to prioritize mental well-being alongside daily targets.
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 prepares people to move from doing the work to leading others: understanding the role, discovering their style, leading former peers, voicing expectations, delegating and resolving conflict, applied to real situations in Austria.
What topics does the course cover?
Twelve units in three stages: from doer to leader (the leadership shift, your strengths, your leadership style, leading former peers), leading your team (setting expectations, delegating well, making decisions, handling conflict) and growing as a leader (managing upwards, leading change, empowering ideas, growth mindset).
Who should attend this course?
Executives, team leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, recent graduates and emerging professionals stepping into leadership positions, along with managers refining their approach.
Is the course suitable for new or first-time leaders?
Yes. It is designed for people leading a team for the first time and for those preparing to take the step.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
Very practical. Participants reflect on their style, role-play first conversations, match tasks to strengths and plan their first months, with short theory and regular feedback.
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?
Self-assessments, assertiveness and conflict role-plays, delegation matrices, one-to-one practice, case studies and a plan for the first months, with feedback throughout.
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 delivered for organisations in Austria and built around the move from doing the work to leading others, with role-plays and exercises participants take straight back to their teams.
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
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