'From Expert to Manager'
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Module 1: Making Sense of Management |
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21-22 May 2008 |
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Module 2: Understanding Difference |
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2-3 June 2008 |
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Module 3: Performance Through Others |
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16-17 June 2008 |
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Who is this for?
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Anyone who manages or
leads teams of experts or knowledge workers
(that includes analysts, IT workers, technology managers, doctors,
lawyers and many other professions) where its vital to get
the best out of smart people
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New or existing managers
who want to get more from their team
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Any manager who works in a
knowledge-intensive environment
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this unique course about?
The
transition from being an expert at what you do to
managing people is perhaps the most significant personal
development transition that anyone can make. How this
transition is managed is critical to getting the best
out of people.
This
involves a whole change in outlook and can have a
dramatic impact on self-esteem, sense of identity and
overall personal performance - not to mention the impact
on the team being managed and the organisation itself. |
Get the
most out of smart people |
This course uniquely
focuses on the management and leadership of knowledge
workers, smart people who are expert at what they do
and yet often difficult to manage well.
Without targeted
and appropriate training:
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Experienced and
knowledgeable professionals can struggle to take on
their new managerial role and responsibilities
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Individual and team
performance can suffer |
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Projects become delayed
and absorb more costs and time than planned
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The effectiveness of whole
departments can be impacted |
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Productive working
relationships are never formed or break down
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Individual careers can be
put on hold |
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What seemed to be a
perfectly reasonable and logical appointment can end up
costing individuals, teams, functions and the entire
organisation much more than intended...
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We are all likely
to have had the personal experience of a new managerial
appointment resulting in lower team performance and frustration.
So what causes this very common problem with proven and highly
competent and intelligent people?
The
vast majority of managerial skills training doesn't provide the
personal development that's needed. In fact inappropriate
training can actually cause more frustration. Individuals learn
new skills but still lack the beliefs, values and managerial
identity to confidently and competently adapt behaviour to
produce the performance required.
Some of the underlying causes
of the problem are:
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Skills and knowledge
development isn't enough. Without the confidence and
belief to go with the skills, frustration is increased
and individuals can be even less likely to use the
skills they have learned |
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The wrong skills are
being taught. Managing knowledge workers and experts
requires tools and concepts that are unique and subtle
and many trainers and training organisations simply
don't have the experience or ability to provide this. |
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Individual differences
are not catered for. Much training is in the format
of 'one size fits all'. The reality is that all
individuals have strengths that can be used to maximise
their managerial performance. Plus of course different
individuals require different management styles. Without
taking this into account the effectiveness of training
is severely limited. |
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The issues of
transition are not effectively handled. The 'Expert
to Manager' transition is perhaps the biggest individual
transition that an individual will make in their career.
The switch from task and knowledge focus to people and
relationships requires a significant change in 'mind
set'. If training doesn't take this into account then
again it has limited usefulness. |
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Support mechanisms
aren't in place to support on-going learning. How
often does this happen - an individual goes on an
intensive training, learns a great deal and then simply
nothing changes back in the work place? If on-going
support isn't in place then the value of training is
negligible or even negative.
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This is
an opportunity missed!
First managerial
roles can form the basis of how a manager will perform for the
rest of their career. Attitudes are learned, meaning is applied
to experiences and beliefs are taken on and reinforced that can
help or hinder the performance of individuals, teams and
organisations for the long-term.
This is the right time
to get the best training and on-going support possible... |
Effectively manage both people and tasks |
The Solution
ABL World brings
you this innovative modular course using the very latest proven personal
development methodologies to:
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Build awareness and
personal strategies to deal with major role transitions
that are unique, effective and appropriate for the individual
concerned
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Help individuals use their
own innate strengths to design, strengthen and sustain their managerial
identity |
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Empower managers to
determine and drive their own skill development in a way
that is most appropriate to them
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Develop rewarding and
productive relationships within work teams and across
functions |
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Balance keeping
'up-to-date' with day-to-day managerial tasks in a way
that encourages knowledge sharing, creativity and
innovation
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Learn
strategies for accelerating individual and team performance
that fit personal, team and organisational needs
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Support
on-going development for the long-term...
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What specifically
are the skills and concepts you will learn?
Having attended
this course a manager will be able to:
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Recognise and overcome
management myths and limiting beliefs that hold
people back from succeeding in demanding managerial
roles |
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Understand individual
behavioural preferences using the Myers Briggs Type
Indicator (MBTI™) - the most commonly used, researched
and respected profiling tool available
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Connect personal values
to job roles to accelerate performance and truly
motivate individuals and teams
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Understand and set
compelling goals and objectives that move people to
action and create a greater sense of ownership and
responsibility |
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Use tools and concepts
to enhance personal effectiveness that are proven
and robust |
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Understand and practice
Coaching and various coaching models for performance
management |
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Influence ethically and
persuasively for the mutual benefit of the
individual, team, organisation and customers
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Separate Task and
Relationship and manage both at the same time to
increase overall team and organisational performance
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Deal with personal
conflict resourcefully and effectively to create a
climate of trust, clear ownership of tasks and
commitment to common goals |
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Understand different
levels of change and how to implement effective and
sustainable change without affecting short-term
performance |
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Give effective and
timely feedback that always supports and sustains
individual personal development
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Recognise and
work-across functional and organisational cultures
in a way that enhances and honours different working
practices |
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Recognise development
needs in others and implement appropriate training
and personal development |
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And much, much more...
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A
modular approach to enhance, support and reinforce learning
At ABL World we
believe a modular approach works best because:
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It's less disruptive to
your work as you only have to take a few days out at a
time |
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Learning is better
consolidated and integrated because you get to try out
things between modules then come back and share and
reflect on experiences |
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You have time to absorb
information and test its usefulness for yourself
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You can build stronger and
longer-lasting relationships with the people taking the
same course. That means better on-going support from
people in the same position as you.
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What are the themes for each
module?
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1: Making Sense of Management
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Uncover the myths of management that stop you from
performing at your best
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Clarify what management means to you and define the
management tasks and roles that you and your
organisation need. |
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Learn
to set compelling goals for yourself and others
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Understand how to create
effective working relationships
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Start to build a support
network with people in the same position as you
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2: Understanding Difference
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Understand your innate behavioural preferences using the
most respected psychological profiling tool available
(MBTI™).
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Understand how to appreciate and work with difference -
getting the best out or everyone without compromising
your preferred working style.
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Develop your understanding of how to communicate
effectively and compellingly.
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Understand how to give feedback, delegate, negotiate and
handle conflict effectively
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3: Performance Through Others
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Learn
how to coach rather than manage in order to increase
performance, develop others and reduce your own stress.
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Understand how to build and maintain a highly motivated
team with individual values aligned with organisational
objectives. |
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Learn
how to manage performance and accelerate your own and
others' growth with tailored development planning.
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Learn
how to support yourself and others in your future
management and leadership roles
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On-going Support
On-going support
is absolutely essential for turning effective training into
sustainable and effective results. Included in the price of this
course is the following on-going support:
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An on-line forum actively
moderated and supported by ABL World trainers and
available only to those that have taken courses with
ABL world.
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Facilitated on-going
mentoring and 'Buddy Coaching'
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The possibility to return
and act as a coach on future courses
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Who are the trainers?
Judy Apps and Paul
Belcher have more than 30 years of combined experience designing and
delivering experiential training using the latest
thinking on people development. Judy
and Paul pride themselves on delivering stimulating and
active learning that adds real value to peoples lives
and makes a genuine and practical difference.
Paul has an extensive business background in the high-tech
sector with experience in
senior roles, including R&D, Manufacturing, Product
Management,
Marketing and Training. Judy has extensive experience in
performance, and has been training and coaching in
leadership, management and personal impact for many years.
Both Judy and Paul are members of
the International Coaching Federation and registered providers
of the (MBTI™) profiling tool.
Some of the feedback that Judy and
Paul have received in the last year (click
here to see more):
"Paul and Judy, I found the course really
helpful and it was great that you and your
team were able to give us so much individual
attention. It has inspired me to
think about start making some real
changes."
"I think this is invaluable, and only wish I
had done something like this a lot sooner."
"If you want to understand how to
influence and communicate with others, this
course is for you."
"Paul and Judy complement each other
perfectly to deliver quality content in a
credible and sensitive way."
"A nicely paced and relaxed environment.
Very welcoming."
"The course was run very smoothly, timed
well and the coaches showed a real passion
for their work..."
"Excellent coaching - thank you!"
"No-one can fail to understand what
incredible and untapped capabilities we all
have in our heads after a course like
this."
"A great opportunity to learn more about
yourself and other people in a relaxed open
environment. Brilliant!"
"Nothing is too much trouble for Paul and
Judy, they work with everyone to help them
grow and develop"
"Give a
man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to
fish and you feed him for life" now has new meaning for
me!"
"Great course, well run, with bags of useful
stuff I can apply both immediately and in
the future"
For more information about
ABL World, our approach to training and the ABL World
team click here. Judy and Paul would be
delighted to answer any questions you have personally. If you have a
question then
just ask.
Benefits
summary
Just a quick
reminder of what you will be getting:
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A unique modular course especially
designed for effective and practical personal
development during the transition from Expert to Manager
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State-of-the-art training
and on-going support from leading trainers Judy Apps and
Paul Belcher |
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Trainers that have real
and relevant experience of both training and working
with knowledge workers and professionals
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Proven tools and
techniques with valuable experiential learning to ensure
what is learned goes back in to the workplace and makes
a real and sustainable difference
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Space and time with people
in the same situation, facing the same problems. Time to
step back, reflect and design the management role that
will work for everyone.
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Where is it and
how much does it cost?
The course
is held in Hammersmith, London -
easily accessible from the M4 or tube stations. Joining instructions
will be sent a few weeks before the course.
The full 6-day
course is £1195
(+VAT) which includes:
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Modules 1, 2 and 3
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All materials
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All on-going support
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Delegate numbers will be strictly limited so
book early to
avoid disappointment.
We don't take any more
than 24 delegates on this course. We could accommodate many more
in the venues we use but we find this
number optimal for group learning, 1-2-1 coaching and networking.
Looking for
support with funding or discounts for UK Charities then check
here.
A risk-free
investment
We are so convinced
that this course offers real and sustainable value that we are happy to guarantee it. If not
completely satisfied with this course then we will refund 100% of the course fee. Simple
as that.
How do I book?
When you are ready
then download the form of your choice below. Remember this is risk-free; you can change
your plans right up to the start of the course.
You can download the booking form in one of two
formats. Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat. Right-Click on
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As...' to save a copy to where ever is most convenient
for you.
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have any further questions then please do contact us.
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