MADJ Consulting Group

Becoming a Manager is a Career Change - Not a Promotion

Most managers are promoted because they were good at their job — not because they were trained to lead people.

Success as an individual contributor depends on personal output.
Success as a manager depends on influence, communication, accountability, and culture.

That’s a career shift.

And most people wouldn't start a new career without training or supports.

The Manager Shift helps leaders make that transition intentionally — with tools, practice, and coaching support.

Critical Learning for New Managers and "To-Be" Managers

The Manager Shift is a hands-on 6-month leadership development program designed for new managers stepping from individual contributor to people leader.

Powered by the I AM Leadership Framework and supported by one on one coaching, participants develop six core leadership identities that shape how they lead.

Through practical training, peer learning, and coaching, aspiring or newly-minted managers shift their mindset, define their leadership identity, and build the skills to lead people and shape culture from day one.

The I AM Leadership Framework: Mindset First. Skills That Follow.

The I AM Leadership Framework develops both mindset and practical skills through six core leadership identities.

I AM Calm Manage Yourself First

I AM a Collaborator Build Trust & Shared Ownership

I AM a Connector Create Clarity & Alignment

I AM a Coach Grow People & Accountability

I AM a Creator Turn Priorities into Results

I AM Courageous Address Conflict & Risk

Program Structure

The Manager Shift is delivered in a cohort model of ideally 8–12 participants, typically grouped by sector to foster meaningful dialogue, shared learning, and lasting professional connection.

Over six months, participants engage in:

• One in-person kickoff session (where feasible)
• Six live half-day virtual sessions
• Three one-on-one coaching conversations
• A closing reflection and action-planning session

Between sessions, participants apply learning in real time and connect with peers to strengthen accountability and insight.

Total time commitment: approximately 4.5 days over six months.

Becoming a Manager is a Career Change

Critical Learning for New Managers and "To-Be" Managers

The I AM Leadership Framework: Mindset First. Skills That Follow.

Are you a new manager? Are you thinking about management?

ideal particpants

Get in touch

Program Structure

Becoming a Manager is a Career Change

Critical Learning for New Managers and "To-Be" Managers

The I AM Leadership Framework: Mindset First. Skills That Follow.

Are you a new manager? Are you thinking about management?

ideal particpants

Get in touch

Program Structure

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