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A practical guide for first-time people managers

People Management Development Program

A Practical Guide for First-Time People Managers

People Management Development Program

The People Management Development Program is a practical, results-driven solution that equips first-time managers with the clarity, confidence, and capability to lead people — not just manage tasks.

It addresses one of the most common business risks: promoting high-performing individual contributors into management without preparing them for the human side of leadership.

This program transforms new managers from task executors into leaders who drive engagement, accountability, and discretionary effort. Delivered through five structured modules, it builds essential skills in setting expectations, delegating effectively, providing feedback, navigating conflict, and leading for commitment — all grounded in real-world application.

Every framework is backed by behavioural science and designed for immediate workplace use, supported by a comprehensive toolkit of scripts, templates, and checklists. Participants complete the program at their own pace through pre-recorded content, combining flexibility with depth and structure.

Each manager also receives a personalised 30-minute Q&A session with Michelle Murphy to apply their learning to live challenges and embed change.* Ninety days post-completion, Property One HR conducts an evaluation to assess impact, capture wins, and guide next-stage development.

This is not compliance training — it’s a strategic capability investment that strengthens leadership pipelines, improves retention, and turns frontline managers into your organisation’s greatest asset.

Watch the Q&A

I put one of Michelle’s frameworks into practice the next day and saw an instant shift. It helped me tighten our feedback loops, cut out unnecessary back-and-forth, and save hours in miscommunication. These toolkits genuinely save time and money.
Fletcher Adam
Co-Founder, Brand Project: Melbourne