Kickstart a new management job

Program for success as a leader in challenging times  

Target group:

• You who are about to enter a new management job
• You who are new as a leader
• You who are moving up from colleague to manager
• You who want to increase your knowledge about management
• You who will lead projects, teams or disciplines

Objective:

• Equip new leaders to succeed quickly and effectively in their jobs
• Give new leaders knowledge and security in their new role

Content and structure

Kick off with information Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00-10:00 AM

3 digital modules at 9.00-12.00

Before each session, you have watched short video clips with professional input related to the day's topic. In the program, you get 3 months of free access to learning videos on Videocation.no. In the sessions, we discuss selected topics that new leaders are interested in. Participants learn through lectures, discussions, reflections and sharing of experiences. Reinforced learning comes from training in your own company and assignments between sessions.

If you are also interested in individual coaching, let us know and you will receive an offer.

Module 1: Congratulations on your new management job! Get started. Friday, April 24, 2026.

In this session, we discuss important areas you need to be aware of as a new manager. It's important to get off to a good start so that you quickly gain the trust and respect of your employees. We look at some common pitfalls in new management jobs and, not least, how to avoid them.

• How to let go of your previous role and take on the new one
• How to communicate with your new team
• Why and how to create a learning plan

We also look at how you should relate to both your employees and your own manager.

Module 2: Knowledge and tools all leaders can benefit from. Monday, May 11, 2026.

Before the meeting, you have watched short videos with good leadership tools on how to take on the leadership role, The 5 Foundations of Leadership, motivating different people, how to set and follow up on goals in a motivating way, how to create psychological safety in the team, and coaching leadership behavior.

At the gathering, we will discuss how you can use this knowledge and tools to create the desired change in your team during a challenging time.

Module 3: Frequently asked questions from new leaders. Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Before the meeting, you have watched videos with common questions that many new managers have and the special challenges that face those who move up from colleague to manager in their own organization. For example, how to gain trust and respect in your new leadership role, how to lead those who are older and more knowledgeable than you, and how to lead and motivate a team with completely different personalities.

Course leader :

Vivi-Ann Hilde, partner Considium

Highly experienced advisor in management and leadership development. Known for delivering useful and interesting courses. Voted course presenter of the year. Master of Science in Economics from NHH and background from leading positions in the brand and consulting industry.