Manager Essentials

Training aligned to the HR policies and procedures used in your organisation to give people managers the knowledge and confidence to get the best from their teams.

Delivery Options:

Option 1: Cohort-Based Programme
A single cohort of up to 15 participants, attending three full days of training within one quarter. Each day covers two modules, creating a structured, shared learning journey.

Option 2: Rolling Modular Programme
Six modules delivered on a rolling basis, spaced across three days per quarter, with capacity for up to 15 participants per session. Modules can be completed in any order so participants can select sessions that best align with their role, priorities and availability.

effective conversations

Develop confidence and skills to enable people managers to have meaningful and effective conversations with their teams.

Content covers appraisals, one-to-ones, giving feedback and challenging conversations.

managing formal processes

Improve knowledge of current employment legislation and the impact of this on people practices.

Content covers grievance, capability and conduct procedures.

managing sickness absence

Build people management skills in managing short and long-term sickness-related absence and how to support employees to stay well.

Content covers return to work interviews, reasonable adjustments and formal processes

recruitment lifecycle

Supporting people managers to make reliable and informed recruitment decisions and deliver a solid induction & probation process.

Content covers how to attract and select the right candidates and ensure an effective induction and probation.

creating an inclusive culture

Understand the importance of being self-aware and creating a culture that respects and values differences.

Content covers unconscious bias, discrimination and duty to prevent sexual harassment.

productivity and prioritisation

Learn daily strategies that can reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed and ensure efficient use of resources.

Content covers how to effectively use time management, delegation and prioritisation tools.