Courses and resources

Who is it for?

All staff who lead or supervise a team and who have not had any prior management experience or development.

What is it about?

This 4 day programme consists of interactive workshops with pre-reading, diagnostic tests, 1-1 support and guided learning materials that will give you a firm foundation in the skills and understanding needed to supervise and lead a team.

There will be tutorial sessions open to participants to assist you in your learning.

If you are interested in taking the ILM qualification assoicated with this course please contact ilmcentre@exeter.ac.uk expressing your interest.

Please note that a registration fee is payable by your department if you wish to take the qualification.

You can find more information on this at www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/development/manage/ilm/qualifications/.

What will I get out of it?

- An understanding of what strengths you bring to a team and how to recognise and build on this for your team members.

- Knowledge of the principles and practicalities of supervising staff, monitoring work, motivating staff and providing direction.

- Techniques and activities you can use in the workplace to encourage, support and develop your team.

Course overview:

1/ The roles, functions and responsibilities of the team leader; and the limits of his/her authority and accountability.

2/ Seeking, accepting and responding positively to feedback on personal performance to improve workplace performance.

3/ The organisation's requirements in relation to individual performance.

4/ How to address underperformance.

5/ What motivates people.

6/ How to work within the organisation?s policies, procedures and priorities.

7/ How to plan and allocate work.

8/ How to monitor a team's work.

9/ The difference between leadership and management.

10/ Leadership styles, their use and potential impact on individuals and outputs.

11/ Self-managed teams.

Is there anything I need to do before attending?

You must complete the pre-reading on You e-Develop http://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/development/edevelop/ under course resources tab.

Additional Information:

This was formerly our Introduction to Management Skills course.

If you are interested in taking the ILM qualification please contact ilmcentre@exeter.ac.uk expressing your interest.

Please note that a registration fee is payable by your department if you wish to take the qualification.

You can find more information on this at www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/development/manage/ilm/qualifications/.

Learning provider:

This course is administered by Staff Learning & Development, please contact sld@exeter.ac.uk for any queries.