From Team Member to Supervisor: What New Managers Need to Get Right Early

Lukasz Kalinowski 
Instructor: Lukasz Kalinowski 
Date: Wednesday May 20, 2026
Time:

10:30 AM PDT | 01:30 PM EDT

Duration: 60 Minutes
Webinar Id: 26902

Price Details

Live Webinar
$150. One Attendee
$290. Unlimited Attendees
Recorded Webinar
$190. One Attendee
$390. Unlimited Attendees
Combo Offers   (Live + Recorded)
$289 $340   One Attendee
$599 $680   Unlimited Attendees

Unlimited Attendees: Any number of participants

Recorded Version: Unlimited viewing for 6 months (Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)

Overview:

Stepping into a supervisory role for the first time can be awkward, especially when managing former peers. This session helps new managers understand what changes when they become responsible for others and what they need to get right early to build trust, credibility and control.

Why you should Attend:

The move into management can feel awkward and uncertain, especially when leading former peers. This session will help new supervisors build credibility, confidence and clearer boundaries from the start.

Areas Covered in the Session:

  • The biggest mistakes new supervisors make
  • How to manage former colleagues without overcompensating
  • Setting standards and expectations from the start
  • Building confidence when you are new to the role
  • How to handle pushback, awkwardness and blurred boundaries
  • The shift from doing the work to leading the work
  • Communicating clearly with both the team and senior managers
  • Simple habits that help new supervisors settle into the role faster

Who Will Benefit:

  • New supervisors
  • First-Time Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Shift Managers
  • Aspiring Managers

Speaker Profile
Lukasz Kalinowski is an executive coach, leadership trainer and former General Manager with over 20 years of experience in high-pressure leadership and operational roles. He helps managers and teams handle difficult conversations, build accountability, manage pressure, improve performance, and lead through change. Having worked his way up from frontline roles to senior leadership, he brings practical insight, real-world experience, and clear takeaways people can use immediately.

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