Our commitment…

The Management Development workshops will run approximately every four weeks.

The Programme dates are as follows:

– 09 November 2021
– 07 December 2021
– 18 January 2022
– 15 February 2022
– 15 March 2022
– 12 April 2022
– 10 May 2022
– 07 June 2022
– 05 July 2022
– 02 August 2022
– 30 August 2022
– 27 September 2022

Coaching:

Coaching is an integral part of this training programme. From session two we will start with group coaching to embed coaching behaviours into your management practice.

Your manager’s commitment…

Your managers are asked to:

– Be prepared to participate fully in all training sessions.

– Be prepared to apply their learning back into the workplace after each session.

– Commit to the full 12-month programme to ensure effective group cohesion.

– Twelve x half-days released from the workplace to attend workshops.

– The drive to put your learning into practice back in the workplace.

Venue & Timings…

Online: 9am – 1pm latest – this includes two breaks of 15 minutes each

Future programmes…

Foundation modules will start bi-monthly. From June 2021 new joiners to the programme will attend modules one and two in small groups before joining the ongoing programme. In this way your managers’ support network grows and different perspectives and experiences of management are regularly introduced to encourage greater learning and understanding.

Course Content

Coaching Skills

– Get to know each other and start to build a group identity
– Introduce the concept of Situational Leadership
– Discuss one model of coaching as a management tool
– Experience one practice coaching session as coach, coachee or observer

Motivation for team success

– Recognise the role of the manager in motivating others
– Consider Intrinsic vs Extrinsic motivators
– Discuss motivational maps as a tool for improved understanding
– Introduce appreciation as a tool for motivation

Effective Communication Skills for Managers

– Explore the communication cycle and how filters impact communication
– Recognise the importance of body language in effective communication
– Develop your active listening skills

Performance Management

– Identify the stages in a Performance Management Cycle
– Prepare for performance conversations
– Practice giving negative feedback for performance improvement

Finding compassion when managing conflict

– Explore the impact of perceptions as sources of conflict
– Understand your preferred mode of addressing conflict
– Practice using a solution focused approach to resolve conflict

Introduction to Flexible Negotiation Skills

– Identify the best approach in negotiation situations
– The importance of preparation when entering into a negotiation
– Practice negotiation

Equality and Inclusion in the workplace

– Define what is meant by Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
– Introduction to the Equality Act 2010
– Recognise the impact of unconscious bias at work
– Identify strategies to mitigate unconscious bias

Leading on wellbeing: Introduction to stress and mental health

– Understand the link between stress and mental health
– Recognise the signs of stress in yourself and others
– Prepare for appropriate conversations

Managing Change Effectively

– Understand our emotional response to change
– Consider the impact of poorly implemented change
– Effective communication in the planning and marketing of change

Problem Solving and Decision Making

– How to adopt a systematic approach to problem solving
– Define the underlying causes of the problem
– Generate ideas to solve the problem

Delegation for team success

– Identify good practice when delegating
– Overcome the barriers to effective delegation
– Ensure you have the right person for the job

Emotional Intelligence in Management

– Understand Emotional intelligence (EQ) in management
– Core components of Emotional Intelligence
– Identify your EQ development plan