Emerging Managers Programme

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We are delighted to welcome you to the Emerging Managers Programme which will provide you with the opportunity to explore best practices in managing people. Regular Course Fees: EUR 1150 GES Subsidised Fees: EUR 805 (fee includes QQI Certification)

Description

EMERGING MANAGERS PROGRAMME

Training date: September 22, 2pm - 3.15pm -Programme Introduction

Course Duration

Induction + 12 Online Sessions

Course Objectives

As a result of this programme participants will be able to:

• Understand the challenges in managing a team and how an individual team player can actively support the team leader

• Identify the attitudes, behaviours and disciplines required of great team players

• Understand the stages in the evolution of teams and how they can contribute to ensuring that the team consistently delivers to a high level of performance

 • Identify ways in which individualistic well-intentioned behaviours can limit and frustrate team performance

• Determine and commit to personal behaviours to improve the team’s cohesion, performance and collective spirit.

• Understand how communication works and what you can do to enhance your skills

 • Recognise the impact of different communication styles and determine ways to develop the optimum approach

• Address difficult situations with increased confidence and skill

• Use communication skills to enhance team collaboration and co-operation

• Recognise and appreciate the strengths of their natural leadership style

• Identify the strengths of others withing the team and determine opportunities to maximise the identified strengths

• Recognise their natural blind spots and determine actions to manage it effectively reducing stress and frustration

• Analyse your current work practices to assess overall effectiveness

 • Identify areas and practices that are “time wasters” and develop alternative approaches to handling them effectively

• Prioritise work resulting in more effective use of time

• Use a practical framework to work through a decision demonstrating skill and professionalism

Course Content

During this online programme, participants will explore the areas of:

  • Managing themselves and their responses to individuals and contentious or challenging situations
  • Team leadership: How to fulfil the role
  • Communication: Ensuring it’s effective and constructive
  • Organisational and time management skills: Developing good practices, delegating effectively

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION:

This programme is QQI certified: Level 5 component certificate in Teamworking. There are 3 areas of assessment which all have a practical element aiding in the application of learning from the programme to the workplace.

1. Skills Demonstration: participants will work in groups (outside of the formal programme) and develop an acronym to assist in helping their employees manage a “flashpoint” moment. They will present to the rest of the group and reflect on how they performed within the team

2. Report: participants will reflect on the value of teams and how best to structure a team. They will also look at specific actions they can take to enhance team performance

3. Case Study: participants will review a case study and determine the action needed to address the situation outlined