New Manager Toolkit
From the very first day on the job, UFHR wants every new manager to establish a solid foundation for success at managing and leading at UF. This New Manager Toolkit provides you with key resources to increase your self-awareness, set your team up for success, and effectively manage and lead, for the Gator Good!
Register for the New Manager course
Explore the Managing@UF certification program for courses designed to increase your effectiveness as a manager.
Administrative Resources
Information is vital to managing your team effectively. These resources provide quick access to the most critical administrative functions for new managers.
- UF Engaged for Leaders (on demand, introductory course)
- Resources for leaders
Leadership Resources
Great leadership doesn’t just happen. At UF, we recognize the importance of leadership excellence in all that we do. Below are a few leadership resources to support your journey as a new manager. These resources are aligned to the UF Leadership Competencies Model, which serves as a framework to describe the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to be an excellent leader at UF.
Employees will follow a leader who has a well-defined vision and can communicate it clearly. When leaders chart and navigate the strategic direction for the team, through listening and regular interaction, team members follow willingly and enthusiastically.
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Improving Communication Using Relationship Strategies – Download Transcript
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Having a trusting team that is motivated by a shared vision is not enough to make things happen. For that, leaders must generate alignment. This is all about getting things done by using good judgment, managing and harnessing resources, and observing guidelines to keep everyone on the team rowing in the same direction.
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Leaders depend on others to achieve results. Engaging the members of a team in a way that matters to them is fundamental for collaboration. Selecting, coaching, including and empowering team members will maximize individual talents and foster shared commitment for synergy and teamwork.
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Additional Resources
Here are some additional resources that you may want to peruse to get acclimated to your new role quickly and seamlessly.
Want to Explore More?
For a deeper dive into the skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed to be an excellent leader at UF we invite you to explore our Leadership Toolkit or take our New Manager course.