Introduction to Management

 Introduction to Management Workshop
3 Days £1385 + VAT (Special offer two-for-one 27-29Feb)

Our comprehensive and practical Introduction to Management workshop provides an excellent foundation for all managers and professionals and particularly for those taking up their first management appointment. Introduction to Management focuses on the reality of modern management and the need to manage not just staff but relationships up, down, across and beyond the organisation - every manager and professional needs to be able to get things done through, with and for others. 

Emphasis is placed on competences, skills  and values and on self-management and self-development. The course also provides an introduction to project management and to functional specialisms such as marketing, personnel and finance.

Individual participants can opt to extend this course with further study to achieve a CMI accredited Award or the CMI Certificate in Management & Leadership (level 5). 

Course Membership

• Newly appointed managers, supervisors and team leaders.

• Experienced managers who lack formal management training.

• Professionals and others who need to gain an insight into management.

Course Objectives

To provide participants with the opportunity to 

• extend their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of management and the nature of modern organisations

• explore and develop the skills they need to be effective in their roles

• review their current working practices

• develop a proactive approach in their roles and to managing their own continuing professional development

Course Outline 

Topics covered include:

• Introduction to management

• The nature of management and leadership

• What makes a good manager - a competency-based approach

• Understanding organisations, organisational culture and politics

• The value delivery chain

• Building a network of relationships and influencing skills

• Delegation and briefing skills

• Management style  and 'psychological distance'

• Team-working and communication skills

• Meetings skills

• Managing time and priorities

• Introduction to project planning

• Managing performance

• Motivation

• Performance appraisal systems

• People problems and problem people

• Discipline

• Health & safety

• Equality & diversity

• Corporate social responsibility

• Decision making

• Managing stress in self and others

• Introduction to financial concepts and budget management

• Continuous improvement and change management

• Personal professional development

Course Methods 

Our Introduction to Management workshop is highly participative and provides a blend of discussion, exercises, case studies and other activities. 

Qualification

Participants may opt to follow our Introduction to Management Workshop with further study and an assignment leading to the CMI Level 5 Award 'Introduction to Management & Leadership'.  Participants may also additionally opt to take the CMI Level 5 Award 'Personal Development as a Manager & Leader'.  The combination of thee two awards qualifies for the CMI Certificate in Management & Leadership (level 5).See Management Qualifications for further information.

Maximum number of participants

12

Dates & Venue
 

In-Company

'Introduction to Management' is also available on an in-company basis - date and location to meet your convenience.  Go to In-Company Programmes: Introduction to Management courses for more information.

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