The Line Manager is one of the most important links in any organisation, crucial to staff performance and achieving company targets. But sadly most managers are promoted into roles for which they are little prepared or trained for, usually based on recognised potential. Moving from managing yourself to managing others is a major challenge.

This course is aimed at new managers or recently appointed managers who need to equip themselves with the key skills and techniques to manage the many work and people related challenges.

The course covers:

  • The role of a manager; Management styles – knowing yours and the
    communication styles of your reports
  • Leadership- born or bred? Leading from the front; qualities & attributes
    needed for a good leader
  • Psychology of behaviour; Managing Performance and developing people
  • Appraisal and Disciplinary procedures/ systems
  • Business Planning
  • Meetings management
  • Legal responsibilities-EO, Equality, Diversity; Business Information/at a management to achieve targets
  • Interview/selection techniques-using employment
    agencies/networking, etc
  • Taking control: managing stress; managing tough situations, managing
    problems and the boss
  • Communications & Influencing Skills as a tool to managing people and
    achieving goals
  • Action Planning