Untaught Leadership: Transitioning From Individual Contributor to People Manager

Imagine it's 5 p.m. on a Friday, and your boss calls you to announce your promotion to people manager, effective immediately. Are you ready? The leap from individual contributor to manager frequently leaves people feeling unprepared and overwhelmed because effective leadership skills are not usually explicitly taught. This session aims to provide a space for honest discussion about the skills and strategies needed for this transition. Our goal is to empower emerging leaders to confidently lead their teams with intention and empathy, so that when the call comes, the answer is a resounding, "yes, I am ready!".