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Staff Development

SOAS Management Programme Level 2

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 for middle managers.

Target Group:

Lecturers, senior lecturers and researchers (in their first few years) who lead or manage research or other teams; administrators who manage people / teams and have been in management roles for at least a year, Grades 6, 7, 8.

Core Programme:

The 4-day Core Programme will be delivered in two 2-day blocks. You will need to attend both blocks to complete the Core Programme.

Day 1: Leadership and Delegation 
Day 2: Building Teams
Day 3: Managing Performance
Day 4: Change Management 

In addition to the Core Programme you will need to attend the following sessions to complete the SOAS Management Programme Level 2.

Managing People

*Understanding & Leading Teams
*Appraising Your Staff
Recruitment & Selection: Parts 1 & 2
*Team Development & Motivation
Equality & Diversity Awareness

Managing Activities

Successful Meetings - Presenting Yourself
Customer Care
Leading in Health and Safety
Project Management
*Change Management

Managing Information

Records Management
Data Protection
Freedom of Information

Managing Yourself

Stress Management & work-life balance
Determining Priorities & Managing Time; Delegating

Managing Resources

Budget Management

For those who have completed, or nearly completed, Level 2 there will be an opportunity to attend the accredited CMI Introductory and Full Diploma in Management courses held at Senate House, subject to funds being available.