Management and Leadership Courses
Essentials of Management
Course Overview
This two day workshop is designed to assist newly promoted or soon to be promoted managers make the transition from being one of the team, to taking on people management responsibilities.
Key elements for this important role are examined and you will explore a range of skills to help you manage yourself and the members of your team.
Course Objectives
By the end of this workshop you will;
- Have defined the role and responsibilities of an effective people manager
- Know how to manage individuals' performance
- Have a range to tactics to facilitate a teams' development towards high performance
- Have a greater understanding of your management style and how to best adapt it to meet the needs of the situation
- Have explored what motivates individuals and your role in the process
- Be able to provide effective feedback
Course Content
Today's Manager
- Defining the role of today's manager
- Identifying the key areas of responsibility and associated tasks
Managing Performance
- Setting expectations
- Smart objectives
- Monitoring performance
- Providing effective feedback
- Leadership by involvement
Building High Performing Teams
- Developing your team
- Running effective meetings
Developing your Management Style
- Understanding your personal style
- Personal strengths and blind spots
- Knowing when to flex your style
Understanding Motivation
- Getting the best out of people
- Developing and stretching people
- Effective delegation
Holding Appraisals
- Running effective annual performance reviews
- Strategies for managing difficult people and situations
Reflection and Personal Action Planning
