The Management Cycle (Intro to
Management)

Editable training materials providing an introduction to management for new or potential managers.

In modern business, there’s a lot of emphasis on leadership, and the vital role that leaders play. They do, but successful businesses also need good management.

Managers are vital in today's organisations; they are the link between the business strategy and the actual work that is done. It is their job to translate the wider business goals into day-to-day tasks and ensure that they are completed in the right way, to the right standard, at the right time, by the right person.

This Power Hour Session is all about identifying what managers need to do to be successful, in addition to being technically competent. By completing this Power Hour delegates will be able to:

  • Explain what managers DO in specific terms. 
  • Describe an 8-step Management Cycle that is relevant for all management roles. 
  • Define what they need to do at each stage to be a successful manager in their organisation.

To get a flavour of the core session, you can download our free Key Points Sheet and view the optional Power Point Slides in PDF format on the next page. Click 'Buy Now' and BEFORE you purchase, you can look at those free of charge. Remember... Much more detail is included in the training session plan and detailed delegate workbook which you get when you purchase.

Full Module Details

Here's an overview of the Session:
Introduction and Objectives
Defining Management - Group discussion
What do manager's do? - Group exercise and discussion  
OPTIONAL exploration of the different 'hats' managers have to wear vis discussion and exercise
What do manager's go wrong? - Pairs discussion
Exploring the Management Cycle - Trainer input followed by group exercises
OPTIONAL exercises to each of the stages in more detail
Summary - Trainer-led discussion to bring together good practice
Make it Work at Work - Summary and Action Planning

A single licence covers a single trainer within your organisation running training sessions internally. OR if you are freelance trainer who intends to use them with one client (not on an open course). For corporate or multi-buy licences please get in touch. Learn more HERE.

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