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Live Webinar Session: From "Doing" to "Leading" - Preparing First Time Managers for Success
VIRTUAL
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
(CST)
1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT
Pricing
If you are a member: You MUST be logged in to purchase a member rate registration and only ONE member registration can be purchased. If registering multiple members, you MUST log in under each member SEPARATELY. Non-members can be purchased in addition to a member rate.
If you are still having difficulty, please get in touch with Kelsia Buxton at educate@npelra.org
Event Details
The excitement a first time supervisor feels when promoted can quickly turn to self doubt or even dread. Recent surveys report that 25% of those new to managing others claim they were not ready to move into their role. And 60% report they did not receive the training and support needed for success. Longitudinal studies show nearly half of those promoted to management positions underperform in the first 100 days directly correlating with long term lower performance. The results have remained relatively consistent for the last 15 years despite organizational efforts to improve them. Yet some organizations have bucked these trends through the deployment of structured and targeted solutions. In this webinar we will discuss the role HR can play in shaping the success of new managers, review the top struggles for first time managers, explore the practical frameworks HR can deploy to address the challenges, and introduce scalable tools to avoid the most common traps.
About Leverage Leadership
For nearly 20 years, Leverage Leadership has partnered with organizations to create great places to work by "leveraging the power of leadership." As workforce challenges evolve, they’ve been on the leading edge of crafting innovative solutions, utilizing data driven development, and implementing AI driven tools for clients to ensure Leadership Excellence, Inclusive Excellence, and Organizational Effectiveness. They are Members and Sponsors of NPELRA.
About the Presenters
Bob Welsh is a Partner with Leverage Leadership and leads the Public Sector Practice mainly focused on municipal and county clients. He is a regular speaker at public sector conferences and the team of 30 consultants delivers tailored solutions for clients in nine states. Prior to joining the practice in 2018 he was SVP / Chief Talent Officer of IQVIA, and Global VP / CLO of Learning & Development for The DHL Group and based in Germany. He received a BA from George Washington University and an MBA from Otterbein University.
Sapna Welsh is the Founding Partner of Leverage Leadership and heads the Healthcare Sector Practice. She is co-author of “Worldly Women: The New Leadership Profile” and "Women Leaders: The Power of Working Abroad,” two of the most comprehensive studies on "breaking the glass border." Sapan is a regular presenter at domestic and international conferences and publishes studies with clients, most recently completing two studies on the impact of executive coaching on burnout in healthcare. Prior to establishing Leverage Leadership, she spent 15 years in financial services leading talent and learning initiatives for Deloitte, JPMC, and Nationwide. She received a BBA from George Washington University and an MLHR from Ohio State University.
Eligible for one (1) SHRM Credit
Additional Information
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1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT
Pricing
If you are a member: You MUST be logged in to purchase a member rate registration and only ONE member registration can be purchased. If registering multiple members, you MUST log in under each member SEPARATELY. Non-members can be purchased in addition to a member rate.
If you are still having difficulty, please get in touch with Kelsia Buxton at educate@npelra.org
The excitement a first time supervisor feels when promoted can quickly turn to self doubt or even dread. Recent surveys report that 25% of those new to managing others claim they were not ready to move into their role. And 60% report they did not receive the training and support needed for success. Longitudinal studies show nearly half of those promoted to management positions underperform in the first 100 days directly correlating with long term lower performance. The results have remained relatively consistent for the last 15 years despite organizational efforts to improve them. Yet some organizations have bucked these trends through the deployment of structured and targeted solutions. In this webinar we will discuss the role HR can play in shaping the success of new managers, review the top struggles for first time managers, explore the practical frameworks HR can deploy to address the challenges, and introduce scalable tools to avoid the most common traps.
About Leverage Leadership
For nearly 20 years, Leverage Leadership has partnered with organizations to create great places to work by "leveraging the power of leadership." As workforce challenges evolve, they’ve been on the leading edge of crafting innovative solutions, utilizing data driven development, and implementing AI driven tools for clients to ensure Leadership Excellence, Inclusive Excellence, and Organizational Effectiveness. They are Members and Sponsors of NPELRA.
About the Presenters
Bob Welsh is a Partner with Leverage Leadership and leads the Public Sector Practice mainly focused on municipal and county clients. He is a regular speaker at public sector conferences and the team of 30 consultants delivers tailored solutions for clients in nine states. Prior to joining the practice in 2018 he was SVP / Chief Talent Officer of IQVIA, and Global VP / CLO of Learning & Development for The DHL Group and based in Germany. He received a BA from George Washington University and an MBA from Otterbein University.
Sapna Welsh is the Founding Partner of Leverage Leadership and heads the Healthcare Sector Practice. She is co-author of “Worldly Women: The New Leadership Profile” and "Women Leaders: The Power of Working Abroad,” two of the most comprehensive studies on "breaking the glass border." Sapan is a regular presenter at domestic and international conferences and publishes studies with clients, most recently completing two studies on the impact of executive coaching on burnout in healthcare. Prior to establishing Leverage Leadership, she spent 15 years in financial services leading talent and learning initiatives for Deloitte, JPMC, and Nationwide. She received a BBA from George Washington University and an MLHR from Ohio State University.
Eligible for one (1) SHRM Credit