Support your managers to thrive

Fundamental Management Skills Training

Thrive as a Manager

Being provided with all the best tools, techniques and tips to be a good people manager is rarer than you’d think. In fact, 82% of managers are said to be 'accidental' and receive no training.

We believe that by giving managers, be they new or experienced, the key leadership skills and knowledge to manage their teams confidently, we’re helping to set them up for success both on a personal level and, most importantly, for their teams. So, we deliver a popular and highly practical 2-day programme to support your managers to lead and manage their teams effectively.

2-Day Programme

Management Fundamentals - Support Your Managers To Thrive

What do we cover?

This programme covers key topics such as:

differentiating between and identifying your own management and leadership styles,
enhancing emotional intelligence,
providing effective feedback,
mastering delegation,
optimising time management,
and handling conflict.

Through a combination of best-practice tools and insights, practical exercises, and facilitated discussions, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to lead their people effectively, foster a productive work environment, and drive organizational success.

Who is it for?

New and aspiring line managers looking to develop fundamental management and leadership skills
Team leaders responsible for overseeing and guiding team performance
Experienced managers seeking to refresh their leadership skills

What gets covered?

By the end of this 2-day management fundamentals programme, participants will have:

The ability to differentiate between and apply management and leadership styles appropriately
Better self-awareness, self-regulation, social skills and empathy, leading to stronger relationships and team cohesion
Skills and mindset to provide constructive and candid feedback
Techniques to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively, reducing stress and increasing efficiency
Developed strategies for identifying, addressing, and resolving conflicts within the team.

Get In Touch

Let's find a date and location that works for you. Our private courses and workshops can be held online or in-house at your workplace anywhere in the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

Further information on our Management Fundamentals course can be found below. Please reach us at hello@upwrd.co.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Who Should Attend The Management Fundamentals Course?

This course is designed for new and aspiring line managers looking to develop fundamental management and leadership skills; team leaders responsible for overseeing and guiding team performance and experienced managers seeking to refresh their leadership skills

What Format Does The Course Take?

The course includes a mix of coaching theory, interactive discussions, practical exercises, and role-plays. This combination ensures participants can apply coaching techniques in real-world scenarios.

This programme is delivered privately in-house for your organisation. We recommend this programme is delivered in-person, but it can also be delivered successfully online.

How Many Participants Attend The Course?

We recommend a maximum of 25 participants per cohort.

What Is The Cost Of The Course?

The course fee varies depending on the delivery location, number of participants and any additional services provided. Please contact our team to discuss your requirements.

What Comes After The Course?

Group Coaching

Once your managers have attended the Management Fundamentals course, why not have them apply their newly acquired skills via peer-to-peer group coaching sessions? An Upwrd Coach will facilitate the group to coach each another to find solutions to real challenges and issues that they're facing in your organisation. Propel your company toward a true coaching culture.

1-to-1 Coaching

For individuals who you believe would benefit from some dedicated, personalised support, our Upwrd Coaches are perfectly placed to deliver 1-to-1 leadership and career coaching programmes.