When a manager in training starts in a district or region she will immediately become part of your team and will start to work in that team. A very important part of being a part of this team will be the opportunities to work together to assist her learning and journey to qualification.

The Management Qualification Passport not only holds the tasks which a manager in training will complete but also a lot of information that will assist you in your role when working with a manager in training.

The first half of the Passport contains all the practical aspects of the role. The second half of the Passport contains tasks which will continue to build understanding of the role and responsibilities.

It is important to remember that a manager in training needs to demonstrate that she understands her responsibilities as a manager and that she has understood how to carry them out. She is not expected to demonstrate the capability of an experienced manager nor to have carried out everything perfectly. In her Passport there are places to reflect on how each task was carried out and what she might do to improve, which is for her Mentor to discuss with her.

Listed below are the direct responsibilities for managers working with managers in training. Your support, encouragement and understanding are the most valuable part of your role in taking the journey to qualification with a manager in training. It is important to note that for a District Manager her manager will be her Region Manager and for a Region Manager her manager will the her State Commissioner

• Overseeing the learning journey through the Passport. There are areas where the manager will sign off tasks as they are completed and areas where either the Mentor or manager can sign.
• It would be valuable to look at the Passport to find the areas where you could assist in making sure there are opportunities for undertaking tasks for the manager in training
• Completing the Induction to onboard a manager in training
• Completing the Check In With Your Manager checklist and forwarding it to your State Office. These pages are also available separately on the GGA website
• Liaise with the Mentor regarding the Leadership Qualification and Appointment Form