[Webinar Replay] First-time managers: Motivations, challenges and what they need to succeed
Published on 19/01/2026This webinar was help on 19th, February 2026. We explored the findings of the First-time Managers international survey. Alongside the global trends, we’ll share local perspectives, highlighting key similarities and differences.
During this session, we explored:
- Recruitment of first-time managers: a challenge for organisations?
- Taking on the role: a generally well-supported transition
- First-time managers as drivers of performance and change
- Committed but under pressure: the daily reality of managers
- Being a first-time manager: a role that relies above all on human skills.
Our speakers:
- Christelle Delavaud, Personal Development Offer & Expertise Manager, Cegos Group
- Laurence Ballereaud, Director of Management & Leadership Training Projects, Cegos Group
- With insights on different parts of the world from:
- Tina Müller, Head of Product at Cegos Integrata, Germany
- Tiago Rodrigues, Training & Development Consultant at Crescimentum, Brazil
The webinar drew on Cegos’ international survey that involved over 5000 managers and HR leaders across 10 countries.
View the webinar replay
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