Introduction to Management
About the Course
This intensive one and two day programme is designed particularly for those soon to assume a management role, for newly appointed managers or for executives who have been given more management responsibilities. The course deals with effective ways to manage people and provides solutions to people management issues.
The course is ideal for newly appointed supervisors, managers or team leaders responsible for managing, leading and motivating others. Also suited to current managers who need to refresh their skills.
Course Aims & Objectives
The course sets out clear guidelines for effective management by helping participants develop their own management style, manage information and communication, plan and manage resources and recruitment. The principles of time management and key management skill areas will be explored. The programme identifies the roles and responsibilities of management and provides a comprehensive framework for future development. Discussion sessions, case studies on management and practical exercises make this an action packed day.
Introduction to Management - Course Overview
- The functions and responsibilities of Management
- Making the change to being a manager
- Your roles, objectives and priorities
- Key Management tasks
- Leadership strategies & Understanding Team Building
- Correcting Below Standard Performance
- Importance of Goal Setting
- Managing time, yourself and others
- Delegation, empowerment and work allocation
- Using your Authority & Decision-making
- Motivation Analysis
- Motivating staff to better perform
- Making Team briefing work
- Improving communication
- Recruitment procedures & Handling Interviews
- Assertiveness & Presentation skills
- Disciplinary procedures
- Training and Developing staff
Methodology
The principal method of learning is through workshops, course notes, exercises, activities and role-play.
Duration and Cost
3 or more participants is 980 Euro and on a one to one basis costs 1180 Euro.
Scheduled Dates 2012
Jan, March, April 2012,
Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec 2012
