As we settle into the new year, some employees are also settling into new Manager roles. Let’s keep the momentum of enhancing our skills and continue making this year the best year yet. At Advantexe, we recently spent the better part of a year researching and developing the re-launch of our core, Foundational Business Leadership training program that provides the critical skills needed for new managers to be successful.

As we re-launch our flagship leadership simulation and learning journey, we wanted to share our top 5 key insights on what it really takes to transition to a new manager role.

1) Communications

When you move from an individual contributor to a manager role the skill of being able to communicate is probably the most important skill to develop. Clear, open, and effective communication is the only path to success. Whether it's setting SMART goals, conveying expectations, giving feedback, or just establishing a cadence for sharing information, strong communication is the foundation of effective leadership. Especially for new managers.