AVAILABLE Dates
October 21, 2026
COURSE DELIVERY
Online
START TIME
9:30am
FINISH TIME
3:30pm

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Course Description

• Communication • Motivation • Challenging Situations • Dealing with Negative or Disengaged Team Members • Confrontational Staff • Passive Resistance • “Knows Better” Senior Employees

Many managers step into their role without formal training – often becoming “accidental managers”. This practical one-day course builds the core skills needed to manage people with confidence and authority. Focusing on real workplace challenges, it covers communication, motivation, delegation, handling difficult conversations, and managing different personalities. It also introduces a simple approach to task-based management – helping you prioritise work, set clear expectations and manage performance effectively, whether your team is on-site or remote. By the end of the course, you will have practical tools you can use immediately to lead your team and get results.

You will leave this one-day course equipped with the necessary skills needed to navigate the new dynamics in the workplace (whether that be home, office or a blended workforce).

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Course content

  • Key qualities of an effective manager – how personality impacts your style
  • Moving from Colleague to Manager – Setting boundaries
  • Being “firm but fair” in Irish workplace culture
  • The power of motivation: What actually works and what doesn’t
  • What causes demotivation – examples
  • Understanding different work styles and generational differences
  • Managing expectations vs over-accommodating staff
  • Dealing with negative or disengaged team members
  • Balancing staff needs vs organisational needs
  • Difficult Conversations & Conflict Management
  • How to spot issues before they escalate
  • Addressing sensitive employee situations with diplomacy
  • Handling underperformance and repeated mistakes
  • Dealing with – Confrontational staff – passive resistance – “Knows Better” senior employees
  • Delegation, Control & Letting Go
  • Task-Based Management in a Hybrid Work
  • Driving Performance & Accountability
  • Avoiding Burnout and switching off

Who Should Attend

This course will be of particular interest to those entering management for the first time, those taking on a team leader role, or those in senior management who wish to refresh their skills. Equally, executives in both the public sector and professionals who have recently moved into management roles will find this course extremely beneficial.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €499 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €599. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.

Commonly Asked Questions

What is task-based management in people leadership?

Task-based management focuses on assigning, tracking and completing work in a structured way that aligns with team goals. It helps managers prioritise activity, clarify expectations and support consistent performance.

Why is leadership training important for managers?

Leadership training helps people managers build skills in communication, delegation, performance feedback, conflict resolution and motivation. It supports better team performance and stronger workplace relationships.

What will I learn from this course?

Attendees typically learn how to set clear task expectations, manage performance outcomes, balance workload across a team and apply practical techniques for motivating and supporting staff.

Who should attend this training?

This course is suitable for new managers, team leaders, supervisors, project managers and anyone responsible for coordinating and motivating people in a business environment.

How can stronger management skills improve team performance?

Better management leads to clearer goals, fewer misunderstandings, smarter delegation, faster problem solving and improved morale. This reduces rework and supports stronger productivity.

Will this course help with difficult conversations?

Yes. Practical approaches to giving feedback, handling performance issues and coaching employees are part of the course content to help managers handle difficult conversations with confidence.

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