From colleague to manager

TO CONFIDENTLY MANAGE THE ROLE CHANGE IN ONE'S OWN TEAM

Yesterday a colleague, today a manager: An internal promotion changes expectations and relationships. Previous familiarity can become a challenge when you have to delegate tasks, make decisions, or give feedback. This training focuses precisely on this particular situation.

A newly appointed supervisor clarifies expectations with a former colleague following his change of role.

Who is this training suitable for?

Employees who are promoted to a management position within their existing team.

Your personal benefit.

  • Consciously manage closeness and professional distance
  • Clearly communicate the new role within the team
  • Developing authority without authoritarian behavior
  • Addressing loyalty conflicts, reservations, and difficult conversations

The benefits for your company.

Your company supports internal managers in making the role change transparent and establishing clear responsibilities within the existing team.

This is what you can expect.

  • Changed relationships and role clarity
  • Expectations from several directions
  • Proximity, distance and acceptance
  • Communication of the role change
  • Delegation to former colleagues
  • Resistance, feedback, and conflict
  • Personal roadmap for your own team

Procedure, scope and practical application.

Three modular days with practical case studies. Specifically designed for managing former colleagues.

Learn about our training approach

Key data and included services.

Scope
3 modularly structured days
Group size
4 to a maximum of 12 participants
Investment per person
1.695 € plus VAT.
Delivery format
In person

The exercises, analyses, and transfer modules mentioned in the training profile are part of the described program. We will clarify any further included services and potential additional costs in your specific offer.

The minimum number of participants does not guarantee that the event will take place. We will confirm the date, details, and conditions personally.

Your next opportunities to participate.

Choose a training series and check all dates, location and included services.

  1. KölnOnly 10 places available03.02.2027 – 05.04.2027Availability: as of 06.11.2026.
    From colleague to manager, Cologne, 03.02.2027 – 05.04.2027. Dates: 3 February 2027, 2 March 2027, 5 April 2027.

Your inquiry is non-binding. Please have all dates, location, details, and included services confirmed.

Your questions about the training.

Open training or in-house: Which is a better fit?

In open training courses, you learn with participants from other companies. In-house training courses are designed specifically for one organization. Which option is better depends on your goals and circumstances.

Can I contribute my own situations?

Working on professional scenarios is part of our approach. You will find information about the required preparation and practical exercises in the schedule for each training course.

Do I need any prior knowledge?

Please note the target group and any prerequisites for the training. If you are unsure, we will be happy to advise you on your selection.

What is included in the price?

The services included are listed in each offer. Please pay particular attention to materials, analyses, in-depth training days, and any potential additional costs.

Is my inquiry already a binding booking?

Your inquiry is non-binding. We will review the selected training series and get back to you. Your inquiry does not yet constitute a binding booking.

Manage your change of role consciously and gain confidence in working with your existing team.

Would you like to address this topic within your own company?

We will discuss your goals and clarify how the training can be designed for your team.

Discuss the in-house option
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