Many psychologists, at some point in their careers, "find themselves" in leadership, management, and supervisory positions. While oftentimes they are selected to lead programs and organizations based on cognitive and interpersonal skills or factors such as organization and planning skills, they may have very little preparation for newly acquired management or leadership positions. This article provides an overview of a Transition Institute developed and delivered by experienced psychologist-managers for the Society of Psychologists in Management. The Institute is designed to facilitate a successful transition to leadership and management positions and focuses on 4 facets of leadership: (a) understanding yourself and your fit with leadership and management, (b) working with subordinates and managing others, (c) managing resources and achieving outcomes, and (d) strategic planning and implementation.

This article describes an organizational counseling and career development program that serves both employees and their supervisors. Program components include counseling, workshops, and a career resource center.

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