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Managing People - for Office Managers

Course duration: 2 days

Who is it for?

This course is for Office Managers who wish to develop their business and people management skills, covering the principles of management.

Objectives

  • Understand the key responsibilities and expectations of management and build the practical tools to fulfil these needs

  • Develop leadership skills and knowledge

  • Understand motivation in yourself and others

  • Delegate – how to build trust and a five-point plan for delegating effectively

  • Handle difficult situations with individuals and take corrective control

Course Outline
  • The role of the Office Manager in leading the team

  • Defining the purpose, responsibilities and expectations of management in relation to the task, the team and the individual

  • Management style – identification of three key management behaviours, how to develop them and when to use them

  • Motivation – how to make the work environment a better place for you and your team

  • The performance management cycle – creating clarity within the role

  • Using SMARTER objectives to create goals and objectives

  • Delegating with confidence and building trust

  • Developing effective communication skills for effective one-to-one meetings with the team

  • Feedback – the golden rules of feedback for peak performance

  • The GROW model for developmental coaching

  • Action planning

 

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