Introduction to management

This introduction to management training course supports newly appointed or soon to be appointed managers in making the change to be an effective manager.

Focusing on understanding what needs to be done, and their personal style to management, this course helps with practical solutions that work in the real world. Specifically

*Exploring your own values and beliefs about people

*Aligning what you believe with how you act

The management challenge

*What is a manager? The managers role over the years

*Employees expectations of the manager – what does recent research say?

*Preparing for management

*The challenges for newly appointed managers

*Preparing yourself for taking over a new management role

*Understanding your role and responsibilities

*Meeting the team

*The differences from your previous responsibilities

Managing your work and self organisation

*Defining relevant objectives

*Planning and prioritising

*Gathering information and making decisions

*Briefing the team and ensuring they understand requirements

*Monitoring and supporting progress

*Reviewing results and learning from them

Management Styles

*Identifying your communication style and how it will work for you in situations and work against you in others.

*Adapting different styles to dealing with different people

*Widening your base of responses to management situations

Managing Upwards

*The challenges

*Establishing a relationship with your line manager

*Agreeing your role, responsibilities and accountabilities

Time Management

*The need for flexible planning

*Establishing priorities as a manager

*Delegating – the challenges, the process and the skills

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