The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Short training courses

An Introduction to Management

Recommended for:

Potential managers, recently appointed managers and experienced managers who would welcome additional training or a refresher course.

Course overview:

This course is designed to help managers to become fully effective in their roles. It is practical, relevant and developmental, including pre-course work, case studies, examples of management theories and practices, and personal development plans. ‘Management is about getting things done through the effective use of resources.’ This course helps you to achieve results and contribute effectively to your organisation.

Course benefits:

By the end of the course you will be able to: 

  • describe the role of the manager
  • agree, set and monitor performance objectives
  • decide how to spend your time most effectively and plan and monitor your work
  • use a range of motivation strategies and practices to maximise individual and team performance
  • identify your preferred leadership style
  • assess different approaches to change
  • use influencing skills with your team and colleagues
  • identify areas of personal strength and areas for further development.

 

Additional information:

If you have a group of people who require training, this course is particularly suited to in-house delivery.

For more information call our In-Company Solutions team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202