Developing the people management skills
of an organisations workforce is my key area of business and the most rewarding. I think there are some cornerstones
and foundations to management, which need to be put in place before we focus on Leadership. Putting these in place at the
start of a management career can fast forward the learning curve dramatically.
I've
been managing people and functions since I was 21 when I got my first promotion in the Armed Forces. Recognising that you
may wear your rank on your sleeve but it means nothing if you can't inspire people into effective action is the first lesson.
I am always amazed at the sheer amount of money spent
on developing front-line staff, compared to the fraction invariably spent on the manager who has the task of managing them,
day to day. Any training I develop for front-line staff will, ideally, be delivered in tandem with the management
skills required to create the long lasting change that is, in most cases required.
As Examples, the type of workshops
I deliver can focus on the following:-
How
to coach and train effectively - Getting the best out of your team by giving effective feedback and learning how
to effectively develop the individuals who work for you in their role.
Developing
your own management style playing to your strengths - know yourself before you try and understand others, especially
in terms of what motivates you and what may motivate others.
Performance
Management - The mechanics of hiring, developing and letting go whilst understanding the legal implications that
will guide your approach.
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further information, or to talk through rates, please contact me. My contact information details are below
