The Aspiring Manager programme

Introduction to Management

This introduction to management forms the first module of the Aspiring Manager^TM programme.

When you have completed this module, you will be able:

to identify the key roles and responsibilities of a manager
to define 'management competencies'
to identify your 'learning style' and understand it's relevance.

Time Management

This is the second module of the Aspiring Manager^TMprogramme.

When you have completed this module, you will be able:

to identify how much your time is worth to your organisation
to set clear priorities
to minimise your time wasted on admin and meetings
to increase control over your workload by distinguishing between things that are urgent and important

Goal Setting

This is the third module of the Aspiring Manager^TMprogramme.

When you have completed this module, you will be able:

to set SMART goals
to understand the value of clear goals
to complement goal setting with written action plans
to monitor your progress using a control loop.

Teams

This is the fourth module of the Aspiring Manager^TMprogramme.

When you have completed this module, you will be able to:

Explain the difference between groups and teams
Identify when it is appropriate to work in teams
Describe the process of team-building, and the role of a team manager at each stage of development.

Leadership

This is the fifth module of the Aspiring Manager^TM programme.

When you have completed this module, you will be able to explain:

the difference between management and leadership and how leadership fits into modern approaches to management
a widely-used model of flexible leadership styles
how managers can delegate tasks effectively
how motivational theory applies to the workplace.

Motivation

This is the sixth module of the Aspiring Manager^TMprogramme.

When you have completed this module, you will be able to:

Understand some of the models for motivation
Apply motivation theory to your current job, and to that of a manager
Apply specific actions to motivate people and gain maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Recruitment

This is the seventh module of the Aspiring Manager^TM programme.

When you have completed this module, you will be able to:

describe some of the techniques that help to reduce guesswork in staff selection
identify ways to integrate new team members, quickly and successfully.

Managing Resources

This is the eighth module of the Aspiring Manager^TM programme.

When you have completed this module, you will be able to:

review the resources available to you
explore ways to maximise the return on resources
review the basic principles of accountancy and financial management
identify top tips with regard to managing a budget
explore the key principles behind minimising waste.

Interpersonal Skills

This is the ninth module of the Aspiring Manager^TM programme.

When you have completed this section, you will be able to:

Understand the importance of communication in management effectiveness
Understand and apply selected key skills of communication
Identify actions for application in your current role and beyond.

Problem Solving

This is the tenth module of the Aspiring Manager^TM programme.

When you have completed this module, you will be able to:

List the key stages in solving problems
Clarify the level of control that you have over any problem
Describe the keys to effective brainstorming
Use a simple model for evaluation and decisions.

Review time: off you go!

This is the final module of the Aspiring Manager^TM programme.

The aims of this module are to:

encourage reflection on the programme content
ensure that you make the most of the learning that you've taken from it
enable you to draw up a personal application plan.

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