Principles of Management
Build the confidence, skills and practical understanding needed to become a more effective manager. Moving into management brings new responsibilities, challenges and expectations. This two-day course supports aspiring, newly appointed and existing managers by exploring the essential principles needed to lead people, organise work and create an environment in which individuals and teams can perform at their best.
Description
What the course covers
The programme explores the key responsibilities and behaviours of an effective manager, including:
- Understanding the role and responsibilities of a manager
- Recognising the attributes of successful management
- Balancing managing, leading and completing operational tasks
- Identifying different management and leadership styles
- Adapting your approach to the needs of individuals and situations
- Communicating clearly and listening effectively
- Understanding team dynamics, development and profiling
- Recognising what motivates people and supports performance
- Managing time, priorities and available resources
- Creating a practical action plan for continued development
What delegates will gain
By the end of the course, delegates will be better equipped to:
- Explain the key responsibilities of a manager
- Identify the qualities and behaviours that contribute to successful management
- Communicate more effectively with individuals and teams
- Recognise their preferred management and leadership styles
- Select an appropriate management approach for different people and situations
- Understand the factors that influence motivation and performance
- Use recognised models to assess and support team development
- Prioritise their time and responsibilities more effectively
- Identify practical actions to strengthen their performance as a manager
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for:
- Employees preparing for their first management position
- Newly appointed supervisors, team leaders and managers
- Existing managers who want to refresh or strengthen their core management skills
- Anyone responsible for leading, motivating or developing others
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