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Staff Development

SOAS Management Programme: Level 1

Penny Clarke, Freelance Trainer

Date: 26 February 2013Time: 9:30 AM

Finishes: 19 March 2013Time: 4:30 PM

Venue: 21/22 Russell SquareRoom: T101

Type of Event: Workshop

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.

Level 1 Management:

In order to complete the Level 1 Management Programme you will need to attend the Core Programme plus:

  • Presentation Skills
  • Setting up your Workstation
  • Diversity Overview
  • Customer Care

Core Programme:

This is a 3-day Core Programme with some pre-course preparation and work-related tasks between sessions. The programme will run on 26th February, 5th March, and 19th March 2013. You will need to attend all sessions.

Day 1: 26 February 2013

  • 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: 5 March 2013 

  • 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: 19 March 2013 

  • 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 Management courses held at Senate House, subject to funds being available.

To book you can apply for this course in one of two ways:

  1. Online using the Staff Development Online Booking Form
  2. By downloading a request form from the link on the right