Short Programme
Changing Gears
Becoming a manager means more than just a title change—it comes with new responsibilities and expectations. This short programme focuses on new managers developing new management skills, understanding their evolving role, and building the confidence needed to manage teams effectively.
Live Virtual (Online)
1 - 2 Months
Designed for
New Managers, Team Leads, & Supervisors
Phase 1: Understanding Your Role
What has changed now that I am a manager?
What new responsibilities must I embrace?
Phase 2: Empowering Your People
Phase 3: Navigating Difficult Conversations
This 2-month blended programme includes:
Two Cohort Learning Lab workshops
One Reflection Masterclass
Access to online courses and practical business tools
Graduation event & AMI certification
Enterprise & Workplace Learning
AMI partners with organizations to offer the Changing Gears Short Programme as an enterprise-wide learning solution for cohorts or groups of new managers. Learning how to change gears together will create a sense of shared experience and build cohesion between these managers for years to come.
Guided & Supported Learning Journeys
Cohort-Based
Groups of learners are guided by AMI’s facilitators through experiences that emphasize peer-to-peer learning, action learning projects, and networking.
Tech-Enabled
AMI’s web and mobile apps support learners anytime and anywhere with access to video content, downloadable tools and engagement, throughout their journey.
Africa First
Our approach and content is built for Africa’s ambitious professionals and teams. With content in 7 languages, African case studies, and experiences led by Africa’s finest facilitators, we put Africa first in everything we do.
We‘ve seen a lot of efficiency within the team. Managers have learnt how to communicate and influence their team members.
Joyce Njeri
HR Manager
Vivo Fashion Group
I'm able to better manage my tasks and goals by setting definite deadlines and manage my energy & productivity.
Anderson Bett
Customer Success Manager
PowerGen
Ambitious learning for an ambitious Africa
Whether you’re looking for workplace learning for five to five hundred, or customized programmes that drive impact locally or across Africa, AMI’s learning solutions are tailored to meet your unique needs.
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Overview
The transition to management requires a new mindset, enhanced skills, and the ability to navigate team dynamics effectively. The Changing Gears Short Programme focuses on the essential components of management development, equipping new and existing managers with practical tools to handle key leadership challenges.
Participants will learn how to set expectations, communicate effectively, manage performance, and lead with authority while maintaining trust. Through structured learning, hands-on exercises, and expert-led sessions, managers will gain confidence in making decisions, resolving conflicts, and fostering accountability within their teams.The transition from an individual contributor to a manager requires a shift in skills, mindset, and responsibilities.
Key Outcomes
Strengthen Leadership Effectiveness
Build confidence in making strategic management decisions.
Develop a leadership mindset that fosters team accountability.
Enhance Team Engagement & Performance
Manage Challenges with Confidence