General Programs
School For Managers: General Program
Overview
This session will highlight the expertise and information required to function effectively as managers of people in order to build high-performance and profitable organizations.
It is a manager’s job to understand his or her leadership style, motivate marginal performers, set goals systematically, solve employee performance problems, get superior results from every employee, become more aware and responsive to employee needs, motivate and counsel employees by first learning to listen, offer feedback that yields results and resolves problems, and generate interest and enthusiasm for achieving goals. It’s a big job.
These dynamic sessions are fast-paced, skills-based and will help you do it better. The end result — a lean, thriving, developing organization.
Objectives
» Learn essential management skills, from team-building to goal setting
» Complete supervisory style surveys to determine what kind of leader you are
» Choose and develop a leadership style best suited to you and your organization
» Discover techniques for responding to the individual motivations of your staff
» Gain more from yourself, your employees and your organization
» Learn the warning signs for an employee in need of help
» Understand the considerations to take for counseling and coaching problem employees
» Delegate successfully by knowing when, what, and to whom
» Translate what you learn into action
Who Should Attend
» Managers with 1 to 3 years experience that includes supervisors up to executives, or anyone in a new or upcoming leadership position
Manager, Leader & Coach (Overview)
» Explore What It Means To Be A Manager
» Examine Managerial Functions And Responsibilitie
» Learn About Coaching To Maximize Performance
Leadership Characteristics & Supervisory Styles (The Foundation)
» Assess Your Leadership Skills
» Compare Styles, Understand Your Style And Choose The Leadership Style That Best Fits
» Decide How To Lead (Influence And Leadership)
» Avoid The do-it-yourself Pitfall
Communication & Goal Setting (The Key to Performance)
» Understand The Power Of Communication And Miscommunication
» Learn And Develop Techniques In Areas Such As: Listening,Confronting Conflict, Providing Constructive Criticism, Expressing Needs And Asking Better Questions » Recognize The Obstacles To Goal-Setting (Reasons We Avoid Goals)
» Incorporate Goal Setting Into Your Management Style
Motivation (Employees Can Do More)
» Respond To The Individual Motivations Of Your Staff
» Understand How Your Management Style May Influence Motivation
» Harness Employee Competition To Further Production And Creativity
» Transform Marginal Performers Into Productive Contributors
Time / Self Management (Organizing Yourself)
» Dispel Myths About Time And Plan For Successful Time Utilization
» Identify And Eliminate The Most Common Forms Of Interruptions
» Overcome Procrastination Tendencies
» Build A Time Efficient Workforce
Delegation (Organizing Others)
» Decide What And When To Delegate, To Whom And Why
» Delegate To Increase Employee Motivation And Personal Growth
» Maximize Your Resources By Delegating Responsibility
» Create A Delegation Plan And Enhance Your Own Skills
Problem Solving (Understanding)
» Identify, Clarify, Question Dynamically
» Analyze Risks And Benefits
»Introduce Creativity And Understand The Power Of Paradigms
Decision Making (Application & Style)
» Make Decisions Using Effective Not Ineffective Methods
» Decide How To Plan For Implementation
» Create Tools For Evaluation, Accountability And Follow-upAction Plans
What Our Clients Say
Here is what managers from various industries and levels have said about “The School For Managers” and its lead facilitator Andrew E. Schwartz.
"Being a new manager, knowing what to delegate is a great help ~ Conflicting demands and effective delegation were areas I need and received help with ~ I learned the value of meeting with my employees to set goals and expectations."
James W. Daey, Support Services Supervisor
Amey Cooney, Inc."Well organized and planned ~ Brilliant and professional trainer! ~ The clarity of information, the way that it was presented to the group, and the articulate stories that explained how to apply what we were learning, were all well worth the cost."
Carol Buonopane, Administrator
Cortex Corporation"Very involving method which drew both me and the group out ~ The presenter inspires confidence."
Thomas O'Brien, Manufacturing Vice President,
Polaroid Corporation"The group participation makes you think and get you involved ~ Mr. Schwartz is sharp, quick, and has a great attitude."
Tara Smith, Project Engineer
Ransom Environmental Consultant"Great Class! ~ Mr. Schwartz demanded lots of interaction in discussing real world problems."
Donna White, Systems Support Group Manager
Texas Instruments"I am very impressed with this School for Managers program ~ I acquired time management, problem solving and delegation tools, all of these I have struggled with for many years ~ Andrew is an excellent speaker: very lively, intelligent, yet understandable and likable. A fountain of knowledge ~ Thank you!"
Virginia Beebe, Manager Industrial & Medical Supplies
Philip Fishman Corportaion"There is a lot of information presented with few real life circumstances ~ This program has been a positive tool to reactivate my motivation."
Carol King, Training Center Secretary
Weyerhaeuser Paper"The exercises, videos and handouts, along with the presenter, provided just the right mix ~ They made the program extremely effective and quite valuable."
James E. Duane, Research Assistant
Wang Laboratories"This program has been extremely valuable to me personally and professionally."
William Johnson, Manager
Darmet Corporation"Andrew Schwartz is great ~ clear and enthusiastic."
Shannon Johnson, Graphics Team Leader
Bain & Company"The seminar content and presentation exceeded my expectations."
IMRS, Beth Ford
Regional Consulting Manager"Andrew is an excellent seminar leader! ~ SI enjoyed his lectures tremendously!"
Loretta McAmand, Vice President
Bayfinch Mortgage Corporation"The program was terrific. ~ I brought back ideas and implemented them in my company, which brought it success"
Timothy Duffy, Warehouse Manager
Banneker Industries, Inc."I found each and every segment of the seminar extremely beneficial!"
Marion Apone, Manager
Want Ad Publications"Very good! ~ Fast paced! ~ Speaker is very knowledgeable and confident!"
Jennifer Bunger, Manager
The Gem Group, Inc."Overall, the course provided insight into many aspects with regard to my day to day work situations. ~ A very positive experience!"
Dave Karlson, Manager
Gibson Engineering"Wonderful! ~ Really hit home! ~ Great insight!"