From Team Member to Supervisor: What New Managers Need to Get Right Early

May
20
2026 (Wednesday)
Time 10:30 AM PDT | 01:30 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
19 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 212350
Instructor
Lukasz Kalinowski 
Live
Recorded
Live + Recorded

Overview

Stepping into a supervisory role for the first time can be awkward, especially when managing former peers. This session helps new managers understand what changes when they become responsible for others and what they need to get right early to build trust, credibility and control.

Why you should Attend

The move into management can feel awkward and uncertain, especially when leading former peers. This session will help new supervisors build credibility, confidence and clearer boundaries from the start.

Areas Covered in the Session

  • The biggest mistakes new supervisors make
  • How to manage former colleagues without overcompensating
  • Setting standards and expectations from the start
  • Building confidence when you are new to the role
  • How to handle pushback, awkwardness and blurred boundaries
  • The shift from doing the work to leading the work
  • Communicating clearly with both the team and senior managers
  • Simple habits that help new supervisors settle into the role faster

Who Will Benefit

  • New supervisors
  • First-Time Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Shift Managers
  • Aspiring Managers

Speaker Profile

Lukasz Kalinowski is an executive coach, leadership trainer and former General Manager with over 20 years of experience in high-pressure leadership and operational roles. He helps managers and teams handle difficult conversations, build accountability, manage pressure, improve performance, and lead through change. Having worked his way up from frontline roles to senior leadership, he brings practical insight, real-world experience, and clear takeaways people can use immediately.
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