Essential skills for Managers & Leaders

Turning ‘Accidental Managers’ into Confident Leaders

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Are you an “Accidental Manager”? Great at your day job but lacking in confidence when managing people?

This Essential Skills for Managers training course will help you to boost your confidence in managing people and have real impact as a leader.

I believe anyone can become a confident, assured, and respected manager with high quality manager training and support.

In this training for Managers & Leaders, you will gain those essential skills and develop the confidence to manage your team effectively and present your ideas confidently to senior leaders.

Through this course, I will combine training and coaching in a unique way. You will learn how to lead your team confidently and make a significant impact in your role.



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Become a Confident Manager

Being a great manager isn’t about being perfect; it’s about communication, trust, strategic decision making and problem solving and adaptability. This management training course is designed to equip you with these essential management and leadership skills, helping you thrive in your role and drive your team to success.

Take your career to the next level 

You'll gain the confidence to go for new opportunities and tackle more complex problems. The skills and techniques you learn will support your growth from manager to senior leader.

Benefits of the Essential Skills for Managers Course:

Over the past 17 years, I have worked with managers like you to navigate challenges and excel in their people manager role. The sessions offers up-to-date advice and innovative techniques for personal and professional growth. By the end of the course you will:

  • Think Strategically: Develop a forward-thinking approach to management, enabling you to plan and act effectively.

  • Communicate with Credibility: Enhance your communication skills to inspire, persuade, and lead your team with confidence.

  • Build High-Performing Teams: Foster a productive and motivated team environment, driving success and innovation.

  • Achieve Work-Life Balance: Learn how to prioritize, delegate, and set boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

  • Feel confident in performance management and tackling underperformance.

Course Content

  • Welcome session and goal setting

  • What Kind of Manager Do You Want to Be? (Coaching Session)

  • Your Management Toolkit: Stepping Up as an Expert

  • Time Management & Prioritisation (Coaching Session)

  • Self Awareness & Accountability

  • Emotional Intelligence and Understanding Others

  • The Power of Delegation

  • Impactful Feedback

  • Simple and Effective Performance Management

  • Evaluating and Resolving Underperformance

  • Effective and Engaging Team Meetings

  • Strategic Decision Making and Problem Solving

  • Wrap-Up & Review Session

By the end of this course, you will be ready to lead your team with confidence, and advance from management to senior leadership roles.

Course Delivery

Delivered through personalised one-on-one sessions remotely, each session of this management training program will be tailored to you. Throughout the course, you will understand your management style and how to leverage your unique skills and experiences to become a trusted and respected leader.

As well as our sessions you will be given reflection and planning workbooks to complete during and after the course. 

I recommend having one session per week and completing the course over three months.

Additional resources 

After each session, you will receive a workbook or action plan. This ensures you can immediately apply what you've learned and continue your professional development beyond the course.

Fees

The course fee is £1200, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the program and the personalised approach you will receive. This investment in your professional development will provide you with the tools and knowledge to excel in your career.

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