An Intensive 5-day Training Course
The Art of Managing People
Craft, Vision, and Communicating with People
Course Introduction
This Oxford Management Centre 'The Art of Managing People' training course challenges the earlier concept that management is no longer simply a responsibility. Today there is an increasing recognition of the importance of the skill of people management. How well or badly a team is managed can affect employee retention, productivity, creativity and even your employees’ health.
This practical, interactive, and participative 'The Art of Managing People' training course will enhance your management skills in order to motivate your team members by projecting a charismatic and inspiring approach to your role. With practical insights into managerial and behavioural styles, you will explore the core competencies needed in effectively managing an organisation, managing people, and managing change. It makes good business sense to be an effective people manager. If you are unsure about where to begin, we highlight the five steps to get started.
The Art of Managing People training course will highlight:
- Implement a people-focused culture
- Know your team: their strengths and goals
- Make yourself available and listen
- Encourage risk taking and innovation
- Be a leader, not a manager
Objectives
At the end of this Art of Managing People training course, you will learn to:
- Clarify your role & responsibilities as a manager
- Embrace a people-focused culture in management
- Develop your core managerial style to inspire & engage your team
- Understand how to implement successful strategies
- Take responsibility for leading change
Training Methodology
Participants in the Art of Management training course will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the outline with the tutor using a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Training course methodology includes highly interactive delivery, relevant and targeted video presentations, case studies, team exercises and participative discussions.
Organisational Impact
Your organisation benefits from managers who return with the skills and knowledge to give the best of themselves whilst engaging and inspiring others to engage more fully in improving their performance.
- Effective managers who take responsibility to achieve objectives & goals
- People-focused culture focus engages others to achieve their best
- Develop their core managerial style to inspire their people
- Implement alignment to achieve successful strategies
- Manage innovation to become a cutting-edge organisation
- Embrace and lead change initiatives
Personal Impact
This training course will give participants the confidence, drive, and ability to challenge themselves and develop a people-focused culture, thus achieving greater engagement.
- Understanding of their own management style and motivational drivers
- Appropriate strategies for day-to-day managing and delegating
- Listening and questioning skills for improved trust, respect, and communication
- Develop & employ a people-focused culture for improved performance
- Engage and support others in the achievement of organisational objectives
- Creative thinking and decision-making skills
Who Should Attend?
This Oxford Management Centre training course is valuable for all people who need to manage people and performance. The course covers development across a wide range of experience, both new or prospective.
This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Supervisors who are planning to become managers
- Newly appointed managers
- Team leaders
- Team managers aspiring to become leaders
- Experienced professionals wish to refresh and develop their management skills
Course Outline
Day One
Understanding Your Role and Responsibilities
- Taking a world view
- Define the term “management”
- The role of character in management
- The dimensions and characteristics of behavioural styles
- Your behavioural style: Strengths and areas for development
- Be a Leader
Day Two
Developing a People-Focused Culture
- Establishing direction and communicating vision
- The impact of organisation culture
- Applying emotional intelligence in self and others
- Conflict resolution & handling pressure with EI
- Developing key elements for business excellence
- Missions, visions and success factors
Day Three
Team Development & Engagement
- The goals of teamwork
- High performance team masterplan
- Identifying effective team behaviours
- Overcoming obstacles to effective teams
- Delegation and building trust
- Giving feedback provides engagement
Day Four
Communication: The Key to Success
- The art of communication as a manager
- Building your skills as an effective communicator
- The power of vision
- Using language, a word pictures to demonstrate your vision
- Listening and questioning skills
- Dealing with difficult conversations
Day Five
Managing Innovation and Leading Change
- How our thinking works in respect of team innovation
- Difference between vertical and lateral approaches; what are the benefits
- Building credibility by achieving results
- Balancing risk and capitalizing on opportunities
- Facilitating and managing change
- Action Planning
Certificate
On successful completion of this training course, Oxford Management Centre Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor will be awarded to the delegates
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes, we provide assistance in securing both hotel reservations & entry visa on all our international training venues, for delegates attending our training courses. For further information / assistance, please contact our Customer Service at:
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Yes, Oxford Management Centre is accredited by the following professional bodies;
National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
The Oxford Management Centre is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
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Note: Discounts are not applicable with any other special offer that may be available.
There are 2 easy ways to register:
- Online: Select the training course you want to register for, Click the “Book Your Place” button on the course page, complete the form and click submit.
- E-mail: Send your details to [email protected]
We request that all cancellations be made at least one week before the class start date. You may reschedule this class without any penalty. If not, a $250 fee will be charged for cancellations received less than one week before a class begins and for no-shows. Cancellation penalties and any fees incurred by Oxford Management Centre will be deducted from refunds.
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The classroom training fees include course presentation, relevant materials, physical & digital documentation, lunch and refreshments served during entire training. Accommodation and transportation are not included in the training course fees.
While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.
The Oxford Management Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding CPE credits shall be awarded to delegates who has successfully completed the training course.
Payment must be received before the training course commences. You can make payment by bank draft, cash, credit card or wire transfer.
Note: If the payment is not received, Oxford Management Centre has the right to refuse admission.
Upon receipt of your registration form, we will send you the following by e-mail:
- Registration Confirmation
- Invoice/Receipt (where appropriate)
If you register online you will receive an e-mail within 24 hours confirming your registration.
