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Course Methodology

This course uses business cases extensively through which participants will role-play real-life business situations. The majority of cases will provide recommended approaches. Self-assessments will also be used and they are an important aspect of understanding one’s personal stance toward things. This will provide participants with the opportunity to develop action plans towards desired behaviors. Throughout the course, participants will also get the opportunity to discuss the importance of influencing and managing conflicts and coming out with positive outcomes.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Acquire a better understanding of themselves (strengths, weaknesses, and attitude)
Build healthy working relationships with their direct managers
Manage and develop their direct employees more effectively
Develop professional relationships with their peers and influence them the right way
Understand culture and become a positive influencer within the organization

Target Audience

This course serves new managers and supervisors from all industries, especially those who are keen to get a solid start in management. It is also suitable for those who have made their managerial debut, but have not come to grips yet with their new managerial role, and would therefore like to fine-tune their performance and management mindset.

Target Competencies

Self-management
Goal setting
Influencing
Task assignment and management
Managing conflict
Communicating
Motivating
Dealing with different organizational levels

Managing yourself - Understanding your new role
- Creating self-awareness
- Understanding your new job
- What are your strengths and weaknesses
- How do I measure my performance
  - Goal-oriented performance
- How do I measure my contributions
  - Adding value
- Staying motivated, staying focused
  - Balancing internal and external motivators
Managing up – Working with your manager
- A review of the boss-subordinate relationship
- Understanding your manager
- Deciphering your boss’s management style
- What your manager expects from you
- Developing and managing the relationship
  - The relationship checklist
- Dos and Don’ts when managing up
Managing down – Working with your employee
- The selection process
  - Your role in the talent search cycle
- Knowing your staff
- Setting expectations
- Motivating for great performance
  - An insight into employee recognition
- Development and retention – the unmistakable message of a people’s manager
- From individuals contributors to outstanding team players – the leap to exceptional results
Managing across – Working with your peers
- Knowing your peers
- Identifying centers of powers and influence
- The need to influence and persuade
- The importance of making allies
- Being an effective member of your manager’s team
  - The all season player
  - Communicate, cooperate and collaborate
  - Dealing with disagreements
- Managing across departments and divisions
Managing within – Working with your culture and organization
- Understanding your company’s culture
- Dealing with workplace politics
- Connecting and strengthening your network
- Focusing on the good of the company
- When to share information and when to hold back
- Bringing out the best in you
- The personal action plan

Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC)

MPC certified courses by Meirc Training and Consulting are designed for those willing to challenge themselves and go the extra distance. Participants who fully attend an MPC course and successfully complete the test on the last day, will receive a Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC), in addition to the one they receive for attendance. MPC certificates are regionally recognized and can be quite valuable when applying for more senior roles within the organization or outside.

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Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Meirc is a Recognized Training Center by CMI, the only chartered body in the UK that awards management and leadership qualifications as well as the status of Chartered Manager, the hallmark of any professional manager. By fully attending any of the courses listed below and upon successful completion of the test administered on the last day, participants will receive a certificate from CMI, in addition to the one they receive from Meirc. The courses that are offered by Meirc and recognized by CMI are:
Certified Professional Manager - Virtual Learning
Certified Professional Manager
Certified Team Leader - Virtual Learning
Certified Team Leader
Certified Administration and Office Management Professional - Virtual Learning
Certified Administration and Office Management Professional
Managing Up, Down and Across for Better Results - Virtual Learning
Managing Up, Down and Across for Better Results

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