Out-of-the-box Learning

• A better understanding of their role as managers and the skills they need to develop

• Greater self-awareness of their management skills and how they can build on their strengths to be more effective managers

• Tools and techniques relating to each of the key topics covered

• A clear action plan for furthering the development of their management skills

6 individual sessions, typically scheduled around a month apart.

• You as a manager (1 day)

  • The characteristics of a great manager

  • The leadership pipeline and career transition points

  • Personal management skills (e.g. prioritisation and delegation)

  • Understanding ‘people styles’ and flexing management style to suit

  • Recognising personal strengths and weaknesses

• Employee Engagement and Performance Management (0.5 day)

  • The critical role of manager in employee engagement and motivation

  • The challenges of performance management

  • Effective goal setting

  • Personal development planning

• Energy, Wellbeing and Resilience (0.5 day)

  • The four types of energy management

  • Effective strategies for managing stress and building resilience

  • Strategies to enhance wellbeing of self and others

• Coaching Skills (1 day)

  • The advantages of a coaching style

  • Understanding the skills of a great coach

  • Coaching skills practice

  • Giving feedback

  • Managing conflict

• Having a Broader Influence (0.5 day)

  • Managing in context

  • The key skills of communication and influence

  • Managing change

• Continuous Development (0.5 day)

  • Review of the programme

  • Applying the key lessons (case study)

  • Planning for ongoing development