High percentages—some estimates say 60 percent or more—of first-time managers don’t succeed. Even those who remain in their positions can create long-lasting damage through ignorance of proper management techniques or negative leadership behaviors.
When ATD examined development for first-time managers, the research found that many organizations are achieving strong results in developing new leaders. Most participating organizations offer structured development programs or individual training assets specifically for new managers. However, it also revealed issues and missed opportunities which could, if constructively addressed, enable talent development professionals to better prepare first-time managers for the challenges they face.
This webcast will present highlights from the research, focusing on skills development for three types of new managers:
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Ryan Changcoco is the senior manager for ATD's management and healthcare communities of practice. His primary responsibility is to partner with subject matter experts from all over the world to develop content in the areas of management development, leadership, and healthcare training and administration. Prior to working at ATD, Ryan served as a business consultant for several large healthcare organizations, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield. His specialties include: project management, healthcare administration, and management consulting. Ryan received his degree in public administration from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.
Maria Ho oversees ATD's portfolio of research on talent development. ATD's research department tracks trends, informs decisions, and connects research to practice and performance.
Prior to joining ATD, Maria was a public policy researcher, data analyst, and writer at the Pew Charitable Trusts in Washington, D.C. She holds a bachelors degree in economics from Harvard University and a masters degree in economics from Johns Hopkins University.
