Courses and resources

Theme:

Leadership and management.

Category:

People Management.

Course overview:

Stepping into a management role involves more than gaining responsibility; it requires a shift in identity, mindset, and approach.

This session explores what it means to become a manager, examining role transitions, expectations, and the challenges of managing others effectively.

Participants will learn how to build trust and create psychologically safe environments where teams can thrive.

Drawing on the principles of evidence-based management, the session explores how managers can make informed decisions and adopt practices that enhance performance and wellbeing.

The session also examines key management behaviours, including empowering employees, fostering motivation, and developing high-performing teams.

Alongside positive management approaches, participants will explore the impact of abusive supervision and learn practical strategies to recognise, prevent, and address harmful management behaviours, helping to create a healthy and inclusive workplace culture.

Learning outcomes:

As a result of attending this course you will be able to:.

- Explain the responsibilities and expectations of an effective manager.

- Apply evidence-based management approaches to decision-making and team leadership.

- Create psychologically safe environments that foster wellbeing and performance.

Audience:

Managers of people who want to strengthen their effectiveness and be more confident in day to day management practices.

Pre-work Requisites:

This module is available to be taken as a standalone session, or as part of our wider People Managers Programme.

All sessions available as part of this programme are:.

- 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.

Presenter(s):

Session delivered in partnership with the University of Exeter Business School.

Course Administration:

The course is administered by People Development, please contact peopledevelopment@exeter.ac.uk for any queries.

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