Introduction to Management

Course Aims:

To give delegates a chance to reflect upon the challenges of their role as a manager, explore relevant models and use a number of self-diagnostic questionnaires to help ensure a consistent and effective management style. There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and sharing of experiences.

Course Overview:

Day One Content:

• Explore the role of a Manager
• Discuss the difference between leading/managing
• List what makes a great leader
• Develop an understanding of the 3 styles of leadership and their impact
• Consider John Adair’s 3 circle model of leadership
• Complete a Leadership style self-analysis questionnaire
• Key elements of Effective Communication
• Feedback Skills – focus on performance not personality

Day Two Content:

• Discuss the benefits and consider a model of delegation
• Explore time management principles (prioritising, to-do list and time bandits)
• Explore key theories of motivation and complete a self-analysis questionnaire

Team exercise:

• Explore Tuckman’s team development stages and the support required by the manager
• Explore Belbin’s Team Theory and complete a self-diagnosis questionnaire

Course Suitable for:
First line managers, people new into the role of management and more experienced managers who have never had the benefit of exploring management theories.

Duration:

2 Days - Click here to see our course calendar.