How to Stop Your First-Time Managers from Sinking

Brilliant individual contributors often find themselves promoted into management with little more than a “good luck”. The result is often confusion, overwhelm, and a very steep learning curve, not just for them, but for their teams too.

In this talk, Louise Puddifoot explores the common pitfalls of first-time management, why they happen so often, and what HR and L&D teams can do to break the cycle.

You’ll leave with insights, and ideas that you can apply immediately, whether you’re launching a new manager programme or simply want to support leaders more effectively.