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I’m not sure how other companies’ training options will help you.
May I offer instead tips to be a good manager:
- delegation is the name of the game. Find your team’s skills and learn who you can trust with what tasks, how you need to communicate to them, and an appropriate level of oversight. You are managing *people* now, not completing work projects as much, so offload any tasks you reasonably can.
- time management is critical. Mostly because of 👆 but also because you’re most likely fielding a lot more questions than you used to. Block your calendar for 1-2hours of focus time as often as you need, try and group activities/topics to minimize mental shifting, set check ins with your team to minimize random questions, and make time to go outside and recharge.
- Communication is super important at this level. Again, you’re managing people and we aren’t mind readers. Be confident, take time to explain things well if they need explaining, and find your communication style. You’re the translator for higher ups strategic visions coming to life through your teams more tactical work and being able to chart and guide along the path is a differentiator.
- be open to feedback and seek it out. You’re doing something new. No one’s good at that at the beginning but you can become great with effort and honesty.
There’s lots of books and podcasts on managing people to get more tips. Don’t drown while waiting for company training programs.
Good luck! You’ve got this!
My company actually runs a “New Manager Bootcamp," that's a four-week crash course on giving feedback, setting expectations, and time management. It helped me avoid some early faceplants. If you’re not getting support from your boss, maybe HR or L&D has resources you can tap into? Good luck!