Being a first-time manager is not easy and often does not come with the necessary training. 68% of the UK's managers are accidental, having performed extraordinarily well within their role; these managers are thrust into management positions without the necessary skills needed to effectively lead their teams into the future. According to a CMI survey in 2017, this management skills gap cost the UK economy £84 billion a year.
We also find that some senior/experienced managers lack the right skills to lead effectively from the front.
This highly interactive course tackles the challenge of transitioning from being a team member to a team manager head on. It will provide the tools, methods and structure to balance time, tasks, team needs, performance management and individual development.
You can further your learning and gain a fully accredited CMI Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership by signing up to an additional day of training (this is optional).
Plan your first months
Learn how to set expectations, build confidence and trust with your new team.
Balance your new responsibilities
Balance time for tasks, team needs, individual development and performance management.
Inspire others
Speak with purpose, listen with intent and translate the potential in others to action.
Assess and Manage
Review team competencies and provide stretching development opportunities.
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Day 2
Day 3 (Optional)
Accidental managers are thrust into management positions for being exceptional at their jobs. Although this doesn't mean they have the management/leadership skills to continue performing exceptionally. This course will bring these managers up to speed.
The transition from a team member to a team manager is challenging and requires the skills to balance time for tasks, team needs, individual development and performance management. This course will give new managers a great running start.
Senior and experienced managers can also benefit using this course by going back to the core roots of leadership, which has changed in recent years to a more 24/7 working environment. Evolving to use new skills, theories and practices.
Operational project managers and stand-alone project managers will also benefit from this course. Using proven leadership techniques, project teams can be managed in a similar way to increase performance and be more effective.