Management Development - The Missing Link

Course Overview

Managing people used to be about being in charge with everyone taking directions and doing what they are told! Today, it is much more about understanding what makes people tick in their heads and hearts, building collaborative relationships, developing subtler forms of motivation and leading by example. This involves a deeper understanding of human nature, an awareness of what stops people doing what they need to do and why some people seem to be more difficult than others. Underlying these issues there are inherent tensions in the difference between a manager, a good manager and a brilliant manager. Resolving these tensions is not only the foundation of management effectiveness but also the missing link to achieve a higher level of leadership confidence and capability.

Audience

This workshop is for those in established management positions who would like to explore the deeper issues of being more effective in their management role and developing the practical tolls to become a better leader.

Skills Gained

Expand the dpeth and breadth of their role as a manager The difference between managing by power and managing by force Be much more aware of other peoples needs and be able to respond to those needs Understand exactly why values based management is much more effective than belief driven management Clearly identify and resolve the underlying tensions which hinder management effectiveness

Course Outline

The Managers Roles: The primary and secondary roles and related abilties a manager needs to create. The difference between a good manager and a brilliant manager. How to consistently 'develop and enjoy' the roles and responsibilites of manager. Putting more 'heart' into the roleThe Managers Responsibilities: The seven core management responsibilites. How to create a culture through management style. Empowering others and avoiding the traps of phantom empowerment. The difference between positional power and relational power. When and how to allow and encourage others to take the heat The Managers Relationships: The false beliefs which block interpersonal relationships in the workplace. The role of emotional intelligence in the management of people. How to identify and tap into the values which motivate people and unite teams. How to prevent the hardening of attitudes when people do not respond. How to help people bring their heart to work!The Managers Resources: Using personal energy in the most effective ways. How to manage thoughts, feelings and attitudes under pressure. How to replenish depleted mental and emotional energy. Creating an ongoing system for sustained self-management