COURSE TITLE
THE MANAGEMENT SUCCESS FORMULA
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OVERVIEW  

Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders achieve results through the efforts of others; this workshop will provide those in a leadership role with the competencies they need in order to optimize the performance of their team. Learning how to manage or supervise employees on a trial and error basis can lead to a whole host of problems that can be avoided through proper skill development. This workshop will equip you with a comprehensive set of tools, techniques and information that will enable your success as a manager. Competencies addressed in the program include delegating, resolving conflict, motivating, setting expectations, planning and prioritizing, discipline, training and team-building. These are the essential skills that enable managers, supervisors and team leaders to achieve organizational, team and personal objectives.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES  

Participants who complete this course will:

  • Comprehend the scope, nature and responsibility of the supervision/management role and the demands this role places on them
  • Learn how to deal with the challenges of the role
  • Recognize responsibilities you have as a manager, to yourself, your team and your organization
  • Acquire an understanding of leadership, team building, communication and motivation, and what part they play in effective supervision
  • Grasp the importance of setting goals, planning and prioritizing, in order to achieve organizational objectives and learn key techniques to help in planning and prioritizing effectively
  • Accept the viewpoint that they are responsible for achieving results through the efforts of others
  • Develop strategies for motivating your team, giving feedback and resolving conflict.

 

COURSE OUTLINE  
  1. Day One

    1. Introduction / Course Overview
    2. Adjusting to Your Management/Supervisor Role
      • The Average Manager/Spvr
      • Then and Now
      • Making the Transition
      • Case Studies
      • Puzzle Exercise
    3. Manager/Supervisor's Responsibilities
    4. Making Plans
      • Urgent / Important Matrix
      • Prioritizing
      • Elements of Planning
      • Planning to Plan
    5. Setting Goals
      • S.M.A.R.T. Goals
      • Personal
      • Positive
      • Documented
    6. Leadership
      • What is Leadership?
      • Brief History of Leadership Studies
      • The Leadership Formula
      • Direction and Support
    7. Situational Leadership Model
      • Characteristics of the Four Quadrants
      • Applying SLM in your workplace

    Day Two

    1. Dealing With Problem Employees
    2. Teamwork & Synergy
      • Advantages / Disadvantages
    3. Trust
      • H.O.C.T.
      • Building Trust and Collaboration
      • What Trust Brings to the Team
    4. Team Development
      • Four Stages of Teams
      • Manager's Role in a Developing Team
      • Key Factors
      • Team Problem-Solving
      • Team Leadership
      • Characteristics of Vital Team Players
    5. Communication
      • Barriers
      • Active Listening
      • Asking Questions
        • Types of Questions

    Day Three

    1. The Communication Funnel
    2. Motivation
      • Top Ten (Daily Checklist)
    3. Handling New Employees
      • Orientation
      • Follow-up
    4. Employee Training
      • Guidelines
    5. Feedback
      • Supportive
      • Corrective
      • Criteria for Effective Feedback
    6. Delegation
      • Definitions
      • Advantages / Disadvantages
      • Resistance
      • How To
      • When Not To
      • Do's & Don'ts
      • Degrees of Delegation
    7. Confict
      • When to Intervene
      • Resolving Conflict
      • Problem-Solving Process
    8. Discipline
      • Defined
      • Displinary Meeting
      • Checklist
    9. Review & Wrap-up
METHODOLOGY  
  • Large group discussions
  • Individual work and reflection
  • Small group discussion, exercises and activities
  • Case studies
  • Simulations Role-plays
  • 40/60 split between concept/theory and practical application of skills
WHO SHOULD ATTEND  
  • Current Team Leaders, Supervisors, Managers
  • New/Aspiring Team Leaders, Supervisors, Managers
PRE-REQUISITES

 

  • Completed pre-assignment
DURATION  
  • 3 Days
CLASS SIZE  
  • .10 – 20