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  2 day course

Every one of us has the potential to manage people successfully. This course is designed to highlight and practise the skills which will bring out the best in every Manager. Delegates will work hard, have fun and leave the programme with renewed confidence and enthusiasm.

Course Objectives
  • Participants understand the role and key functions of a Manager, and can identify the crucial importance of leadership in the process
  • Simple methods and procedures are followed for strategic planning, setting realistic goals and objectives and clarifying what is expected from the team
  • Individuals understand the value and uses of delegation, and can delegate a specific task with confidence
  • Participants make use of positive feed-back to communicate clear and motivational assessment of performance. They are able to confront under-performance, and criticise in a constructive way
  • From a knowledge of how teams evolve, and of the team behaviours necessary for success, managers are able to develop and build on their team’s strengths and compensate for areas of weakness
  • Participants leave the course with higher levels of confidence and self-esteem, greater awareness of their strengths and impact on others, and personal action plans to put key skills into practise on returning to the work place.
Course Outline

Day One
  • Introduction
  • Defining the Role
    • What is management?
    • Key functions
    • The importance of role models
    • Leadership: The difference that makes the difference
  • Shaping Success
    • A management planning model
    • 6 key questions for effective strategic thinking
    • Setting clear objectives
    • Agreeing motivational targets
  • Empowering the team
    • Delegation: Why it is difficult
    • Overcoming the barriers
    • How to delegate with confidence
    • Progress monitoring and review
    • Powerful feedback skills
Day Two
  • Managing Performance
    • Confronting unsatisfactory performance
    • Practical ideas for constructive criticism
    • Using praise to transform performance
  • Building and leading the team
    • How teams evolve and grow
    • Effective personal leadership style
    • Getting the right mix of team behaviours
    • Building team success
  • Becoming a better Manager
    • Self knowledge and awareness
    • Building on strengths
    • Personal action planning
Who will benefit?

Anybody who currently manages or is considering managing people or teams.

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