Management Spark

Management
Spark

Starting out in management can be a difficult task, especially when many managers are promoted based on their technical ability, but soon discover that managing people and teams is a challenging and different skill set.

Management Spark is a 3 day programme aimed at team leaders, supervisors, line managers or those just starting their journey. Our unique course includes personalised coaching, action plans, review and feedback.

Entry Level management training for

  • New and aspiring team leaders and supervisors
  • Line managers looking for further development
  • Accidental managers – those who have been promoted into management roles without the necessary tools to manage a team

KEY OUTCOMES

  • Understand the fundamental building blocks for leadership
  • Be the role model your team needs
  • Become efficient and effective
  • Clear decision making
  • Develop self-awareness
  • Understand other’s needs and motivations
  • Improve communication
  • Improve performance by setting standards and giving good feedback
  • Build strong professional relationships
  • Take ownership
  • Maximise team talents
  • Learn from others
  • Grow your network

According to one study, 60% of new managers under perform in their first two years, which can have negative consequences for themselves, their teams, and their organisations. In fact a recent survey found that 44% of employees have left a job because of a poor manager.

Our flagship 3 day management programme will give your local leaders the foundation and the practical tools they need to lead their teams well and the confidence to be successful in their new roles. Our training is a highly enjoyable and immersive mix of activities, discussion, reflection, practical suggestions and insightful action setting.

Management spark includes:

  • All materials and design
  • Holistic training environment that extends out of the classroom
  • Motivational Map and feedback
  • Coaching sessions as stated
  • Mentor / manager feedback and advice post programme
  • Post training Blue Heron certificates

DAY 1 THE ART OF MANAGEMENT

  • Understanding our role as line managers (managing the task, the team and the individual in equal measure).
  • Understanding ours and other’s strengths – building self-awareness and flexibility.
  • Fundamentals of brilliant communication – deliver the right message and close the loop, reduce barriers, great listening skills, delivering feedback.
  • Using rapport to influence and build relationships.
The art of management

Personal Review and Actions

DAY 2 LEADING WITH PURPOSE

  • Managing our time and prioritising competing demands – understanding the bigger picture.
  • Working SMART - harnessing and controlling your time and energy and enabling your team to thrive.
  • Leading from the front – be the inspiring role model your people need (fundamentals of leadership). Maintaining and transmitting energy.
  • Setting standards, expectations and having the difficult conversation.
Leading with purpose

Leadership Review and Actions

DAY 3 PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS

  • Channelling the potential of your team – leading for different phases and situations.
  • Key team success factors, building trust and practical development activities.
  • Building your team morale, motivation and maintaining team spirit (Motivational Map included).
  • Planning for success ... actions, personal and team review.
  • Feedback and presentation session - Blue Heron Certificate to be awarded at end of programme.
Pathways to success

Team Review and Actions

How can we help you?

Talk to us and see how we can help bring a humanistic approach to your personnel training