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Staff Development

SOAS Management Programme Level 1

Unit value:

Aim:

The aim of this programme is to deliver the objectives identified in the HR strategy and staff survey 2007, referring to management development.

Target Group:

Administrative, research and clerical staff who manage individuals or small teams or who will be taking on responsibilities for people within the next 3 months.

Programme:

This is a 3-day programme with some pre-course preparation and work-related tasks between sessions.

Day 1 

  • Understanding roles and responsibilities
  • Individual strengths and style, developing new skills
  • Understanding and exploring your Myers Briggs profile
  • Managing yourself, your time and stress

Day 2 

  • Review of day one
  • Managing and developing others
  • Motivating and delegating to enhance effectiveness
  • Building a successful team
  • Leadership skills that work
  • Influencing skills
  • Communicating successfully

Day 3

  • Review of previous modules
  • Needs identified by participants
  • Understanding and managing change
  • Getting the best from others
  • Dealing with difficult situations
  • Managing your own career

For those who have completed, or nearly completed, Level 1 there will be an opportunity to attend the accredited CMI Introductory Certificate in Management courses held at Senate House, subject to funds being available.