The New Manager Launchpad

FREE training for potential new managers and the business to decide together whether the role is a good fit

Free training for tech staff considering management or leadership

Thank you for choosing this free resource, you’ll find everything you need below.

Step one: Watch the video

If you’re considering a management position, watch the Do you really want to lead video below first. This will help you to get a lot clearer on what managing people is all about and whether it’s going to be right for you.

Video to help you decide if a career in people management is right for you.

To view the video with captions, please click here.

Step two: Download The New Manager Navigator

The hiring manager and potential new manager should use this as a framework for a conversation about the role.

You may not have all of the answers yet and that’s ok - what’s more important is that together you get clear on what still needs to be planned out and how/when that’s going to happen.

By the end of the conversation you should have a much clearer idea about the finer details of the role.

  • Think like a Leader: The Do you really want to lead video will set the scene for leading effectively as opposed to simply managing to-do lists

  • Ensure the change is planned effectively: The New Manager Navigator is a framework for planning and communicating the new role so there are no surprises!

  • Set realistic expectations: By setting realistic expectations it is far more likely that the right person will get the job, saving the time, cost, morale damage and effort.

  • Build excitement: People who are a good fit for leadership will be excited after this mini-training, and eager to move forward.

  • Build confidence: After completing this training, both the business and the person moving into people management can move forward confidently, knowing what to expect.

Leadership coach for Tech managers and leaders, Bianca Spruit from Sprout Coaching
Bianca Spruit, Tech Leadership Coach smiling after a coaching session

Hey, I’m Bianca!

I help tech businesses to prepare their staff for management positions so that they can build high performing, innovative and happy teams.

I’ve worked in the tech industry for over 20 years, specialising in building close knit, agile teams in fast moving environments for brand new business functions.

After qualifying as a coach I transformed the way I managed my team. They quickly developed in ways I hadn’t realised were possible and were able and eager to take on far more ownership of projects, freeing me up to become the senior leader I wanted to be.

Retention improved and the quality of work was second to none.

Coaching had transformed the team culture.

I live in Leeds with my husband, daughter and our two bunnies. When I’m not coaching I love swimming in the local river or scuba diving anywhere I can find some water!

J Tavares

“One of the most enduringly positive people I’ve met, Bianca was always there to support and uplift us, creating the positive team culture we needed to thrive.”

K Gauld

“I now know what to prioritise, a plan to make it better and a structure to do this again in the future when that situation is improved and I’m ready to work on something else.”

R Vadoliya

“I am now armed with the tools to realise and achieve my next goals and the ones after that! If you're ready to have your mindset and thought process challenged, I highly recommend coaching with Bianca”

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