Introduction to Management
This course gives an overview of key people management issues including, effective communication, delegation and time management skills, how to build an effective team and leadership styles. We will help you understand your role as a manager and give you practical skills to assist you in developing and managing an effective team.
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Who should attend?
People who are very good at their job are not automatically good managers. Additional skills are required in order for them to grow in the role of Manager. This practical, interactive two-day course looks at the skills needed to effectively manage a team and is ideal for newly appointed or soon to be promoted managers.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course, delegates will have an understanding of their role as a manager / leader. They will have a better understanding of the different leaderships styles and when to use them, knowledge of how to deal with difficult situations and conversations more efficiently, saving time and preventing issues recurring. An understanding of the key management skills including time management and delegation and how to build an effective team.
Role of the Manager / Leader
It is essential that managers and leaders are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours to be effective in their roles. The workshop gives an overview of different leadership styles and when to use them.
Effective Communication
This is a critical element of leadership and management and the workshop is designed to give you tips and techniques for getting positive results including questioning techniques, giving and receiving feedback and the barriers of effective communication.
Dealing with Challenging Conversations
Managers need to be able to prepare for challenging conversations, knowing how to manage and control the discussion and ensure they are talking to employees in as productive a way as possible. The workshop explains how to identify situations where challenging conversations may arise and gives tips on handling these.
Time Management
This session looks at how to manage time effectively and increase productivity, including prioritising.
Delegation Skills
Knowing how and when to delegate is an important part of a manager’s toolbox. This workshop will help you to delegate effectively by finding the right balance between managing and doing.
Running Effective Meetings
This session looks at how to organise and run effective and successful meetings, including 1:1 & team meetings.
Effective Team Building
The second day of this programme takes a closer look at effective teams including:
- Understanding the stages of team formation
- How to build an effective team including:
- Motivation Skills
- Relationship Building
- Team Development & Goal Setting
We finish the day by looking at how to deal with and manage change programmes.

Who will deliver the training?
Our management training is delivered by highly experienced and qualified HR practitioners with genuine ‘hands-on’ practical experience of supporting employers all over the UK with their HR requirements.
Price and registration
Courses can be arranged for up to a maximum of 12 delegates and can be delivered at your premises or another suitable location.
This two-day course will commence at 9.30am and finish at approx. 4.30pm at a cost of £2400 +VAT.
All prices include course materials.

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