Time Management & Delegation

Not enough hours in the day to get through the mounting workload? Take charge, effectively prioritise tasks, plan time, establish realistic goals and delegate to enhance your efficiency. Learn how to manage yourself and your time, delegate tasks and develop techniques which make each day productive and rewarding.

Key Content n Adopting a strategy to plan your time effectively n Recognising the consequences of poor time management n Developing SMART objectives n Understanding the principles of effective delegation n Recognising the importance of developing staff to achieve business objectives n Identifying the benefits and barriers to successful delegation

Project Management

Effective project management skills are crucial in business for achieving objectives, optimising resources and managing risks. This course provides participants with essential project management skills and concepts. This interactive and practical session will provide delegates with insights into fundamental principles and best practice in project management.

Key Content n Defining project objectives n Creating comprehensive project plans n Effectively managing resources n Stakeholder management n Risk assessment n Quality assurance practices

1 Day

Appraising People and Performance

This course has been designed for anyone involved in appraising people and their performance. Performance reviews are a proven and effective way to motivate staff to achieve business objectives. Effective performance management will ensure staff performance supports the achievement of organisational goals.

Key Content n Understanding the role of managing and monitoring performance to meet objectives n Planning and preparing effective assessments n Determining key performance indicators n Identifying performance and the approaches to effective management n Selecting appropriate methods to improve performance n Leading a performance review with confidence and structure

Finance for Definitely Non-Finance Managers

Financial management is a vital part of business management to support effective decision making. Financial information needs to be accurately understood and interpreted. After attending this course, delegates will be able to interpret financial statements and determine how an organisation is performing financially. No prior knowledge of accounting is required.

Key Content n Appreciating cost management n Understanding forecasts, budgets, profits and loss accounts and balance sheets n Recognising the value of financial information n Understanding the legal requirements n Identifying relevant financial information to inform decision making