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The Real Reason New Managers and Executives Need Different Leadership Training
- Camari Training
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Let’s be honest. Leading people is challenging. Whether you’re stepping into your first management role or sitting at the executive table making high-level decisions, leadership rarely comes naturally. It takes learning, self-awareness, and consistent development. That’s why leadership and management training is no longer just a "nice to have", it’s essential.
But not everyone needs the same thing. New managers and seasoned executives are both leaders, but they’re facing completely different challenges. So let’s break it down!
New Managers: “Wait… I’m in charge now?”
Most new managers don’t set out with dreams of managing people. They’re often brilliant individual contributors who’ve smashed their targets, impressed the right people, and been promoted into leadership roles. Then reality hits. They’re no longer just doing the job, they’re responsible for how others do it too.
Suddenly, they’re dealing with performance conversations, team dynamics, and the awkward shift from “mate” to “manager”. It’s a big leap, and without support, it can feel overwhelming.
What new managers really need:
Confidence to make decisions and communicate clearly
A basic framework for 1:1s, giving feedback, and setting expectations
Emotional intelligence, learning to listen, support, and coach
Time management, balancing their new role with leftover responsibilities
What good training looks like:
Practical sessions, not just theory
Peer learning to show they’re not alone
Tools they can use immediately, think conversation templates and scenario guides
Support around identity shift , helping them own their new role without guilt or awkwardness
Why it matters:
If new managers aren’t trained properly, they can quickly lose confidence. Some burn out, some disengage, and some fall into micromanagement simply because they don’t know any better. But when we give them the right tools and support, we unlock future leaders who inspire, develop others, and drive performance.
Executives: “How do I lead at scale?”
Executives have a different kind of challenge. They’re shaping culture, driving strategy, and making decisions that impact the whole business. The pressure is real, and often, they’re expected to have all the answers. But the truth is, the best leaders never stop learning.
What executives really need:
Strategic leadership development, guiding vision, navigating complexity, aligning people and priorities
Coaching and decision-making support, especially in high-pressure situations
Executive presence, understanding how their tone, body language and energy affect the whole organisation
Culture and people leadership, they are the culture, whether they realise it or not
Emotional intelligence, particularly self-awareness and the ability to lead with empathy
What effective training looks like:
Executive coaching: tailored, confidential, and impactful
Time to reflect and think: leadership retreats, strategy sessions, peer roundtables
Case studies grounded in real-life challenges
Honest feedback and challenge from peers, coaches, or mentors
Why it matters:
When executives are unsupported or stop developing, it shows. Misaligned strategy, poor communication, and culture drift are just the tip of the iceberg. But when they continue growing as leaders, they create clarity, stability, and inspiration from the top. They become not just decision-makers but culture carriers.
The Common Thread: Leadership Is a Human Skill
Whether someone’s leading their first team meeting or presenting a five-year strategy to the board, leadership is about people. It’s about communication, trust, empathy, and responsibility.
And none of that happens by accident. It takes learning, reflection, and practice. Leadership training is what helps turn good intentions into meaningful actions and that’s what builds thriving teams and businesses.
Final Thought: Don’t Just Promote People, Prepare Them
Promoting someone into a leadership role without training is like asking someone to drive without giving them lessons. They might figure it out eventually, but there will be mistakes, missed turns, and probably a few crashes along the way.
If you want confident, capable managers and visionary, grounded executives, you need to invest in their growth. At every level. Continuously.
Because when your leaders rise, so does your business.
If you’re serious about developing the kind of leadership that builds strong teams, drives results, and shapes culture, then Camari Training is ready to partner with you. We offer a 12-week blended programme for leaders and managers. To learn more, please use the contact form for more detail on learning objectives and programme content.
