Leadership Development for New & First-Time Managers

From promotion to performance, we'll help you equip your new leaders to succeed in their first year of leadership.

S.T.E.P.™ Forward: First-Time Manager Accelerator

What it is:

A practical, high-impact 2-day leadership accelerator designed to help new managers shift from individual contributor to confident people leader—without pulling them off the floor for weeks. Built for the unique challenges of service-based industries, including education, healthcare, non-profits, and other professional service providers.

What’s included:

2 half-day live, interactive workshops
Access to the S.T.E.P.™ Framework
Peer-based group coaching circles + live facilitator coaching
Leadership toolkit with practical resources that can be tailored to departments within your organization
Manager confidence + readiness assessment (pre/post)
90-day personal leadership action plan

Targeted Outcomes:

Shift mindset from “doer” to people leader with confidence
Strategy to build trust and team credibility
Coach and give feedback with clarity and care
Understand and lead through changing team dynamics
Adapt to modern leadership demands: multi-generational teams, AI tools, agile thinking
Walk away with a leadership plan ready to apply on the job

Best for:

Newly promoted frontline and mid-level managers
First-time supervisors and team leads in service-based orgs
HR and L&D teams looking for a time-smart, results-driven leadership solution
Industries where time is tight but strong leadership is critical (healthcare, education, non-profit, customer service, etc.)

A.L.I.G.N.™ Leadership Deep-Dive

What it is:

Builds on the foundation established in the STEP™ Into Leadership Accelerator, taking first-time supervisors and emerging leaders deeper into applied practice, coaching, and measurable growth.

Over 3 months, participants expand their leadership impact through a structured blend of group learning, individualized coaching, and behavioral insights, ensuring that leadership growth translates directly into team performance and operational outcomes.

What’s included:

Sponsor alignment session
Skill labs
Group coaching sessions for applied practice and accountability
Individual development plans with guided templates
Sponsor debrief with growth and impact summary

Targeted Outcomes:

Confident, self-aware new leaders who model leadership credibility and accountability
Improved team engagement, communication, and collaboration
Aligned leadership behaviors that drive organizational performance
Actionable insights for sponsors to support ongoing development

Best for:

Organizations investing in the success of:

Newly promoted managers and team leads
Emerging leaders stepping into supervisory roles
High-potential employees preparing for people leadership

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The Simmons HR Difference

Most leadership development programs teach skills.
We help build leaders who create results.

Community-based programs are great for introducing leadership concepts, but they’re often one-size-fits-all and classroom-focused.

The S.T.E.P.™ and A.L.I.G.N.™ go further. They're applied, customized experiences designed to change how leaders think, act, and perform inside your organization’s real-world context.

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