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Course Modules

This training course is split into the following modules:

Our 10-day training courses consist of 2 modules that can be booked as a complete 10-day program or as individual 5-day courses.

Training Course Overview

To excel as a manager, whether in a supervisory, middle management, or senior management role, requires a blend of leadership and management skills. Acquiring these skills early in one's career lays the groundwork for future professional growth. As individuals move from operational roles to managerial positions, the emphasis shifts from performing tasks independently to empowering others to achieve results. Building theoretical knowledge and gaining practical confidence swiftly enhances managerial effectiveness. This The Leadership & Management Transition training course provides a pivotal opportunity for delegates to develop their leadership and management skills during a critical phase of their careers.

Training Course Objectives

This 10-day Anderson training course offers delegates opportunities to learn about leadership and management theories and discover how to apply them according to needs in different situations. Packed with many practical exercises and a safe environment in which to practice new skills, delegates will:

  • Understand the value of excellent leadership and management skills
  • How to become an effective leader of people
  • A deeper self-awareness leading to greater confidence and capabilities in managing resources
  • Develop strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Develop greater organisational awareness: the need to build networks, communicate effectively and meet customer expectations

Designed for

This Anderson training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals who are in the process of transitioning to roles needing greater leadership and managerial capabilities. For example:

  • Employees about to progress into supervision or management
  • Current Supervisors who are interested in building their management skills
  • Team Leaders, site, operations and production Supervisors
  • First time Managers yet to receive management training
  • Young employees identified as ‘high potential’ future Managers

Course Content

MODULE I

The Leadership Transition

Day 1
Developing You as a Leader
  • Effective leadership, adapting styles to meet the needs of those they will manage
  • Making the transition from peer to leader
  • Leadership behaviours
  • The skills and qualities of an effective leader
  • Understanding, establishing and maintaining authority
  • Business awareness, understanding the ‘Bigger Picture’
Day 2
Leading Others
  • Motivating the team and gaining commitment to objectives and targets, providing feedback and support
  • Motivation from an organisation, leadership and individual perspective
  • Setting SMART objectives and performance standards
  • How to plan activities to meet organisational requirements
  • Delegating, problem solving and decision making
Day 3
Effective Working Relationships
  • Formal and informal working relationships
  • Internal and external contacts and relationships
  • Working with teams across the organisation
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Building relationships with stakeholders
  • How our behaviours impact on others and how to act positively to demonstrate trust and respect for individuals
Day 4
Developing Personal Presentation and Communication Skills
  • How to prepare, deliver and answer questions about a presentation
  • Three keys to effective speaking:
    • Thorough preparation
    • Good delivery
    • Overcoming nervousness
  • Skills of giving feedback to the team and management
  • Communicating effectively with all stakeholders, internal and external to the organisation
Day 5
Building Confidence as a Leader
  • Recognise own personal strengths and weaknesses as a leader and learn from experience whilst planning personal development to improve own performance and leadership skills
  • How to build resilience and manage stress
  • Three Sources of Resilience – Model
  • Building a strong support network
  • Personal Development and Action Planning
MODULE II

The Management Transition

Day 6
The tasks and responsibilities of management
  • Defining the role of management (Mintzberg)
  • Leader and manager?
  • The challenges of a new role
  • Key competences of managers at different levels (CMI)
  • Understanding my Strengths and Weaknesses
  • What type of boss will I be?
Day 7
Leading a Team Effectively
  • Understanding the internal context: Organisation’s vision, purpose and aims
  • How the external context impacts the organisation
  • Setting and aligning team objectives
  • Gaining communications skills to provide clear direction
  • High performance teams
  • Embracing diversity
Day 8
Managing People
  • The HR cycle: recruitment, induction, training & development, career options or exit
  • Interactions with HR function
  • Delivering quality Performance Reviews
  • Motivating staff for performance and outcomes
  • Coaching methods and skills
  • Managing conflict
Day 9
Managing Resources
  • Managing projects: planning, implementing and reviewing
  • Assessing and managing risks
  • Setting budgets
  • Managing information
  • Reporting, controlling and adjusting plans
  • The process of continuous improvement
Day 10
Solving Problems and Making Decisions
  • Managing stakeholders’ interests
  • Mastering problem-solving techniques
  • Understanding decision making processes and their impact
  • Selecting performance measures to guide improvements
  • Ensuring effective use of communications channels
  • The Monkey Rule: achieving goals through the effort of others

The Certificate

Recognition
  • Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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