New Managers
Overview
Build confidence, clarity and momentum as a manager.
Ready to move from doing to leading? New Managers helps you step up with practical tools and proven frameworks, using real-world guidance to lift team performance.
Learn by reflecting and applying week by week
Balance people leadership with day-to-day delivery
Connect, share and grow alongside peers
What Participants Say
Insights from new public leaders
Participants describe the New Managers program as practical, energising and confidence-building. They value the open conversations and practical tools, paired with expert guidance that makes stepping into management feel clear, achievable and genuinely rewarding.
The program offered an array of options for considering my role as a manager, and has provided a range of choices of how to implement practical changes.New Managers ProgramParticipant
Key People
Faculty & Presenters
Hamish Alexander leads the Executive Education portfolio of programs at ANZSOG which includes designing and delivering tailored executive education programs for government departments and agencies across Australian, New Zealand and internationally; and ANZSOG’s suite of professional learning programs on our public program calendar.
Terri Soller is a highly regarded consultant and teacher who creates spaces that spark collaboration, learning, and transformation. She is recognised for her expertise in leadership development and her ability to build adaptive, resilient systems that help organisations thrive in complex environments.
Who It's For
Designed for emerging leaders.
For those stepping into management for the first time, this program helps to bridge the gap – turning experience into leadership confidence and providing the skills to lead people, not just projects.
Build confidence and capability as a leader
Perfect for those new to leading teams (up to 18 months’ experience). You’ll learn how to balance technical expertise with people leadership, guiding teams through challenges and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
Turn professional experience into leadership confidence
Build skills to manage people and performance
Lead teams and influence senior stakeholders
Core topics you'll explore
Program Structure
Learning designed for balance, focus and connection.
Flexible design for real-world learning
Delivered online across four live, three-hour workshops, New Managers focuses on what good management looks like. Each week, apply new ideas at work, then reflect and refine with your peers.
Interactive, applied and fully supported
Led by experienced facilitators, you’ll dive into real cases, group discussions and peer coaching. Learn alongside colleagues from different jurisdictions and agencies – all in a confidential, high-trust environment.
Time to reflect and grow
Small cohorts create time and space to focus on what matters most. You’ll share real challenges and explore solutions that fit your workplace and your leadership journey.
Learning Approach
Grounded in expertise, built for performance.
Evidence-based
Program content draws from research on effective management and behavioural science, adapted for the realities of the public sector.
Applied
Activities and discussions focus on what works in real workplaces, encouraging experimentation and immediate use of new techniques.
Reflective
Journalling and debrief sessions support ongoing self-awareness and sustained improvement.
Connected
Peer learning and group coaching foster trust and accountability, extending networks beyond your agency.
Accessible
Delivered online, accessible across jurisdictions and time zones, making professional growth achievable wherever you are.
How to Register
Ready to join the program?
Register now and start your learning journey today.
May 2026
(4 x 3 hr Sessions)
Session 1: 6th May (10:00am – 1:00pm AEST)
Session 2: 13th May (10:00am – 1:00pm AEST)
Session 3: 20th May (10:00am – 1:00pm AEST)
Session 4: 27th May (10:00am – 1:00pm AEST)
May-June 2026
(4 x 3 hr Sessions)
Session 1: 26th May (1:00pm - 4:00pm AEST)
Session 2: 2nd June (1:00pm - 4:00pm AEST)
Session 3: 9th June (1:00pm - 4:00pm AEST)
Session 4: 16th June (1:00pm - 4:00pm AEST)
July-August 2026
(4 x 3 hr Sessions)
Session 1: 23rd July (10:00am – 1:00pm AEST)
Session 2: 26th July (10:00am – 1:00pm AEST)
Session 3: 6th August (10:00am – 1:00pm AEST)
Session 4: 13th August (10:00am – 1:00pm AEST)
August-September 2026
(4 x 3 hr Sessions)
Session 1: 18th August (1:00pm - 4:00pm AEST)
Session 2: 25th August (1:00pm - 4:00pm AEST)
Session 3: 1st September (1:00pm - 4:00pm AEST)
Session 4: 8th September (1:00pm - 4:00pm AEST)
October-November 2026
(4 x 3 hr Sessions)
Session 1: 14th October (10:00am – 1:00pm AEST)
Session 2: 21st October (10:00am – 1:00pm AEST)
Session 3: 28th October (10:00am – 1:00pm AEST)
Session 4: 4th November (10:00am – 1:00pm AEST)