The Competent Manager

Dates 2 - 6 April 2007
20 - 24 August 2007
Location Kuala Lumpur
Fees US$ 3,850
CPE Credits 30

Introduction

This seminar has been designed for practising or aspiring managers to consider the skills and competencies required by the competent manager at all levels in the organisation and to begin the process of developing these skills.

In this seminar, you will:-

  • Identify the key skills and competencies required by a competent manager
  • How to lead and develop your team
  • How to communicate effectively
  • Effective ways of managing performance for you and your team
  • Strategies for negotiating, influencing and persuading those you work with

Who Should Attend

The seminar is designed for professionals in all functional areas of the organisation. It will benefit anyone who wishes to consolidate their management experience. This may also be relevant to those who are aspiring to a management position.

Seminar Objectives

  • Participants attending this seminar will:-

    • Develop their understanding of the skills and competencies required by the competent manager
    • Develop an understanding of different approaches to management, including leadership styles
    • Learn how to performance manage teams and individuals
    • Understand how to manage and develop teams
    • Consider the role of negotiation, influencing and persuasion for the competent manager
    • Plan your own continuous professional development

    Seminar Outline

    Day 1: Seminar introduction and objectives

    • Reviewing the role of the competent manager
    • Identifying the skills and competencies required by the role
    • Building a professional development plan

    Day 2 : establishing the difference between management and leadership

    • Reviewing alternative approaches to management
    • Establishing your own leadership and management style
    • Identifying the impact your leadership and management style has on your team

    Day 3: understanding the performance management cycle

    • Identifying and agreeing individual and team objectives
    • Ensuring everything is in place for excellent performance
    • Monitoring performance
    • Reviewing performance and giving feedback

    Day 4: Identifying stages of team development

    • Understanding the difference between a group and a team
    • Different team roles and their contribution to a successful team
    • Identifying and planning effective team development

    Day 5: negotiation styles and when they might be appropriate

    • Influencing your line manager, colleagues and customer
    • Identifying appropriate opportunities and strategies for persuasion.

       


    Oxford Management Centre
    John Eccles House
    Robert Robinson Ave
    Oxford Science Park
    Oxford
    OX4 4GP
    United Kingdom

    Tel: +44 1865 338088

    Fax: +44 1865 338100

    email info@oxford-management.com

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