People Managers
For Colleagues Responsible for Managing Others
People Managers provides practical tools and techniques to help managers support performance, wellbeing, engagement, and development within their teams.
Key themes include:
- The role of a Manager and Management Styles
- Difficult Conversations
- Creating a Feedback Culture
- Managing Performance
- Decision Making and Delegation
- Developing Individuals and Teams
- Managing Change
Outcome: Confident managers equipped to lead and support day-today people management.
These sessions can be taken as standalone sessions, as part of a pick-and-mix approach, or in their entirety. If all sessions are attended then the participant will be awarded the People Managers Programme Certificate of Completion. For more information, or to book on to any of the sessions, please follow the individual links above.
Certification
If all sessions are attended then the participant will be awarded the People Managers Programme Certificate of Completion. They will also be invited to our annual Leadership and Management Celebration event. To notify the People Development team of your completion of the programme, please submit the Completion Form (Leadership & Management Programmes).
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, some modules delivered by Centre 4 Learning can be counted towards the People Management Programme. Please email peopledevelopment@exeter.ac.uk for further guidance.
The People Management sessions are tailored to colleagues who are already in management positions. However, the Aspiring Manager sessions have been specifically designed for colleagues who do not currently manage people, but are looking to upskill themselves for the future. You can read more about the programme and sign-up here: Aspiring Managers | Exeter Leader | University of Exeter