Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow: Navigating Your Changing Role

Produced

• August 2004

Key Features

22 minute VHS and DVD program included in the complete training kit

available in English and Spanish versions

a video-based training package for new and upcoming managers and supervisors

This program uses real world behavior modeling to show new managers how to do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.

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About the program:
Making the leap from peer to boss is never easy. Relationships with coworkers change dramatically, and new managers frequently struggle to balance old relationships with new responsibilities. This BRAND NEW video-based training program presents four key strategies that will help new and upcoming supervisors navigate changing relationships and prepare for the most common and difficult situations.

Common fears & situations of a new boss include:

• Fear of lost friendships-lost rapport
• Having to discipline a former peer
• Managing coworkers who are older
• Enforcing a rule they may have broken
• Avoiding appearance of favoritism
• Keeping confidential information
• Admitting mistakes (while appearing competent)

The Key Learning Strategies:

• Accept your new role
• Establish clear boundaries
• Communicate
• Take action

Participants will learn:

• Overcoming the fear of lost friendships and lost rapport
• Disciplining a former peer
• Managing coworkers who are older
• Enforcing a policy the individual may have personally broken prior to becoming a manager
• Avoiding the appearance of favoritism
• Keeping confidential information confidential
• Admitting mistakes in a way that builds trust and credibility with former peers (and all direct reports)

Program Includes:

• 22 minute Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow video
• Facilitator Guide (8-hr, 4-hr, 1-hr overview agenda options)
• Reproducible Participant Materials
• Reproducible Self-Study Workbook
• PowerPoint® presentation (available for download)

To view a sample of the Peer Today sample participant guide, click here.

To view a sample of the Peer Today Facilitator Guide, click here.

Complete Training Kit Components:

• DVD (full length video plus vignettes without narration, companion SMART-START® New Supervisor: So, Now You're the Boss, interview with subject-matter expert, Marcy Uday-Riley, TrainerTALK™ with Sue Mueller and classroom slides) 
• VHS (22 minutes)
• Facilitator Guide (multiple agenda options)
• Reproducible Participant Materials
• Reproducible Self-Study Guide
• Ten Handbooks
• Online Program Resources
• Trainer Pack

Also Available: SMART-START(TM) New Supervisor: So, You're The Boss
This insightful 4-minute companion video offers encouraging advice to new managers and supervisors on accepting their new role, establishing clear boundaries, communicating, and taking action. Makes a perfect addition to Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow.

Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow: Navigating Your Changing Role - the book

Written by Laura E. Bernstein

Making the transition from employee to supervisor can be one of the hardest things to do in a career. At times, the additional responsibilities of being “the boss” can leave you feeling overwhelmed and wondering if you did the right thing by accepting the promotion.

In this book, you’ll find four specific strategies to help you successfully navigate your changing role and meet the challenges that come with a supervisory position. You’ll learn how to:
1.       ACCEPT YOUR LEADERSHIP ROLE and all that comes with it.
2.       SET CLEAR BOUNDARES for all to follow.
3.       COMMUNICATE more effectively with everyone you lead.
4.      TAKE ACTION to get the results you want and need.

Whether you’re a seasoned supervisor, newly promoted (and wondering What do I do now?) or preparing yourself for a future leadership position, this book is for you.

By applying this information, you’ll reduce any fears or frustrations you may have, increase your personal effectiveness, gain greater respect from those reporting to you, improve your professional reputation and enhance your overall career.

Most importantly, the Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow book will help you prove to everyone (including yourself) that you ARE the kind of leader that others will want to follow.

Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow Book Pricing:

Number of Packs (10/pack):
1-50................. $99.50
51-100................. $94.53
101-250................. $89.55
251-500................. $84.58

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