Course Content
Features
- 8 modules online
- 4 x 2hr virtual training sessions
- Access to the Experienced Manager practical tools
- 1hr individual coaching session
- Access to online community of practice
- DISC behavioural assessment report
- Email support over course duration
Approximately 14 hours
(including virtual training, coaching and assessment)
Introduction
Being a manager for the first time can be an exciting yet daunting task and requires a whole new set of skills and competencies. Your people may be very competent at their profession, and now they need to manage and drive performance through others. Knowing where to start can be a daunting prospect. This course will give first time managers all the tools they need to set them on a successful path to effective management and leadership. Not only will they explore their early challenges and how to get started to build solid foundations, but they will get the opportunity to learn off like-minded peers, have access to the tools and techniques and access to a unique combination of online learning and training to build confidence in their ability to lead and manage successfully.
Who is this for?
Experienced Managers and Leaders who require formal training and a boost in confidence in their skills and capabilities to step up.
How long?
8 weeks. (Maximum 14 learning hours)
Course method
Blended Learning Programme
Your learning outcomes:
- Your Role as a Manager and Leadership Styles – Reflect on your role as a manager, your leadership style, your strengths and areas for improvement.
- Communication and Behavioural Preferences – Explore the effectiveness of your communication style and the importance of understanding and flexing your behavioural preferences.
- Motivation and Building your Team – Explore what motivates us and effective ways to build and manage your team including the importance of strong working relationships.
- Performance Management Challenges – Reflect on key performance management tools and ways to tackle your performance management challenges.
- Delegation and Feedback – Explore how to delegate and give feedback effectively.
- Coaching and Empowerment – Understanding how coaching can help empower members of your team and try out key coaching techniques.
- Time and Workload Management – Reflect on your ability to manage your time and workload effectively.
- Resilience and Action Learning – Identify the role for resilience and work through some key management challenges with your peers.
