Essential management skills

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to management – but there are core skills which are fundamental for those leading people and teams.

This intensive two-day course has been designed by people management experts to ensure that all your managers are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to carry out their job effectively.

It covers all of the hard and soft skills that a leader needs to get the most from their teams, and also equips them with the confidence and skills to overcome the complex situations and other bumps in the road which they will inevitably encounter along the way.

What will you learn?

Participants in this course will learn about:

• Management styles
• Personal effectiveness
• How to communicate confidently
• Professional empathy
• Personal resilience
• Problem solving
• Working with senior managers
• Working with teams
• Managing and resourcing projects
• Giving and receiving feedback
• How to effectively resource and recruit
• How to set culture, standards and behaviours
• Consultation and collaboration
• Creating a culture of continual improvement

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for managers new to their role, individuals that are intending to move into a managerial role or managers who would like to refresh or extend their skills.

Cost and duration

This course lasts for two days and is delivered at the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce Training Hub by our approved expert trainers.

These sessions are also perfect for groups of staff that require the same training and can also be organised at your offices, an external location of your choosing.

We also offer an advanced management skills course, which is a perfect follow-on for those completing this course.