Leadership & Management Skills
Training Description
Effective leadership and management is vital for the success of any organisation.
The aim of this 1 day course is to enable those who are either new to a management role or have been in a management position for some time and wish to hone their skills to be more effective.
The course helps managers focus on their management and people tasks and the practicality of this course enables you to develop leadership and management styles which will assist the organisation towards reaching its objectives.
The course focuses on developing appropriate leadership styles, understanding the motivation of individuals at work, and using suitable decision-making and delegation techniques. The management of stress and stress-related situations are also covered.
This Leadership & Management Skills course is available throughout the UK.
CPD Value 5.5 Hours
CPD = Continuous Professional Development (All PTP courses are approved for CPD by the Law Society and meet the standards expected of all professional bodies).
Delegates who attended this Leadership & Management Skills course said:
Exceeded my expectations. - Zoe Herron, Language Line Ltd
I found the session extremely useful. It was interactive and provided invaluable guidance and insight into developing leadership & management skills. - Michelle Petrons, Language Line Services
Very much enjoyed the course. Exceeded expectations and would highly recommend. - Adam Gillett, Language Line Services
Very interesting and well communicated course which I would recommend to others. - Philip Challis, BT Openreach
A very fulfilling course. - Bruce Macbride, The Royal Yacht Britannia
The trainer met the needs of requirements fantastically. Personalised it. Thank-you. - Paula Horton, Portrayal Ltd
Very good course. - Gary Tozer, Portrayal Ltd
Effective and motivating delivery of presentation. - Zoe Haseman, 3RE Group
Enjoyable course and very informative. - Claire-Louise Drury, South Leeds Health for All
Thoroughly enjoyed the training. Tracey delivered inan approachable and friendly way and kept all the information relevant to our business. - Gina ONeil, Croydon Park Hotel
Very good course. - David Butler, HC Starck
The Course Suits
Those who are new to a leadership or management role following promotion or job change. It also benefits individuals who have held a management position for some time and wish to develop further skills.
The course is suited to those in small, medium-sized and large enterprises and enables you to better understand the team being managed and how to get most productivity from resources.
You will develop suitable leadership styles and know how to communicate best with team members to enable tasks to be completed successfully whilst making it possible for team members to get the most satisfaction from their work.
Very informative. Enjoyable. - Ian Morgan, Freightliner Ltd
Course was very helpful building on the previous PTP course Introduction to Management & Supervisory Skills. - Amanda Carlton, Mouchel
Enjoyable and informative. - Elizabeth Rose, Greater Manchester Strategic Health Authority
It was excellent. - Robert Evans, Border Holdings (UK) Ltd
A very enjoyable & informative day which highlighted the requirements for good managerial skills and how to develop them. - David Merrell, Bureau Veritas Technicare
Great day, will allow me to develop the team and department to enable us to improve in all aspects. - Liam Plowright, Computershare
An excellent course, thank you Peter! - Leo Platt, Marketing Manchester
Great to step back from the office & look at work objectively. - Mark Coleman, Marketing Manchester
Very good course. - David Butler, H C Starck
Fulfilled all requirements. Very professional. - Christian Roberts - Siemens
Really enjoyed course. Certainly was thought provoking and very apt to me and my current positional role. - Prakash Patel, Bam Nuttall
Really well delivered with attention paid to my specific management needs. - Leah Vyse, Marketing Manchester
Excellent course with relevant material to the point. Trainer was excellent, enjoyed the day and learned lots. - Annabel Yarwood, Salford Software Ltd
Peter did a fantastic job in executing a very engaging training session. Chart about priorities particularly good. - Kimberley Boltgens, American Intercontinental University
Enjoyable & Informative! - Jim Fullana, Quick Release
Course was delivered excellently. Very informative. - Mark Knight, Leeds Innovation Centre
Training Benefits
- The opportunity to make the transition from technical/operative to a leadership/ management role
- An opportunity to develop some of the key skills required to lead a team to obtain results and achieve organisational objectives
- An insight into the power of successful motivation to the benefit of all parties
- An ability to make the correct decision in varying circumstances
- The building of greater confidence in delegating in a variety of situations
- An understanding of the causes of stress and how appropriate leadership and management can alleviate stress
Peter did a fantastic job in executing a really engaging training session. - Kimberley Biltgens, American Intercontinental University
Very good presentation. - Kris Dunnett, Maples and Calder
Very good content. - David Cannon, Maples and Calder
Course was delivered excellently by Peter. Very informative. - Mark Knight, Leeds Innovation Centre
Very good course. Great instructor. - Kieran Roscing, Vollmer UK
Has given me good food for thought. Very intersting and enjoyable. - Michael Cotgrave, Quick Release
Enjoyable and informative! - Jim Fullana, Quick Release
Course Timetable
09:30 - 10:00 Coffee & Course Objectives
10:00 - 11:00 What makes a Good Leader? (What are the qualities required to be a good leader)
11:00 - 11:30 Leadership Styles (Can I change my style? What are the styles and how do I use them?)
11:30 - 13:00 Key Management Tools: Motivation (How and why are people motivated? How do I get the best from my staff?)
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Key Management Tools: Delegation (How do I effectively delegate? What can I delegate?)
15:30 - 16:30 Surviving & Thriving under Stress (Recognising stress in others and in self; what can be done to alleviate stress?)
16:30 Summary & Action Plans Agreed
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Leadership & Management Skills training course available to book:
Description:
Without a grasp of what true leadership implies you cannot hope to develop a really effective team. With telling insight, Michael Williams shows what distinguishes truly high-achieving teams from the rest of the pack. "A must-read for anyone who wants to become a better leader. Easy to read and packed full of practical advice about how to make things happen. A complete course on business leadership and personal development." Dr Patrick Dixon, Chairman, Global Challenge Ltd and Fellow, London Business School
What is this book about?
This book reveals the key skills needed by any leader and shows how they can be used in practice, focusing on techniques for improving individual and organisational performance and enabling mid to senior level managers to understand their own leadership style. It provides guidance on how to develop a learning organisation and how to be a successful mentor.
Contents
Introduction
- The changing world of management
- Leadership: an historical balance sheet of debits and credits
- Mastering leadership
- A master leader in action...
- Mastering the organisational boundaries - and connections
- Focus on the boundaries of 'must', 'can do', 'can't do', and 'won't do'
- The leader as mentor
- Decision making in leadership
- Management and leadership... essentially a team effort
- Leadership: towards 'mastery' - and beyond
Bibliography.
The author
Michael Williams has run his own consultancy business since 1979, following managerial experience in the paper, iron, steel, engineering and automotive industries. He specialises in leadership management, team and organisational development for a wide range of organisations. He is a member of the British Psychological Society and the Institute of Directors.
Please note that books will not be delivered unless they are paid for in advance this can be done by credit card on the website or by posting a cheque.
Description:
A one-stop guide to the world's key writers on leadership, their thoughts and contributions. It includes:
- an update of the recent themes and issues that dominate the leadership agenda
- a listing of the main gurus from Adair to Sun Tzu, their main concepts and approaches
- a quick guide to some of the world's current and recent business leaders
- a compendium of leadership checklists for developing skills and competencies.
Please note that books will not be delivered unless they are paid for in advance this can be done by credit card on the website or by posting a cheque.
Description:
A practical master-class in how to manage both yourself and others to provide a team that is motivated, creative and high performing. A summary in one book of all of Prof Adair's thought on management and leadership. "He is without doubt one of the foremost thinkers on the subject in the world." Sir John Harvey-Jones "A book for constant reference. A great achievement ... ought to be found on every manager's bookshelf." Journal of The Institute of Public Sector Management.
Please note that books will not be delivered unless they are paid for in advance this can be done by credit card on the website or by posting a cheque.
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