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Main Content: Management and governance

Chief executives

It’s Tough at the Top – Leading Senior Teams and Working with the Board

Enables Chief Executives to identify the particular characteristics and challenges of top level leadership. Includes leadership style, role of the SMT, team dynamics, working with the board and communication mechanisms.

1 day

  • London 25 May 12
  • London 16 October 12

    • Learn moreon "It’s Tough at the Top – Leading Senior Teams and Working with the Board"

    Fees

    Band A £265.00

    Band B £370.00

    Band C £425.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

    The Partnership Between the Chief Executive and PA

    For experienced PA’s in the role for six months. Enhance your relationship: managing upwards, communication, delegation, meetings management, difficult situations, understanding networking, when to say no.

    1 day

  • London 15 May 12
  • London 22 October 12

    • Learn moreon "The Partnership Between the Chief Executive and PA"

    Fees

    Band A £190.00

    Band B £290.00

    Band C £400.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

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    General management

    Moving into Management

    Provides new mangers with the tools and techniques that will help them become effective managers. You will identify skills and qualities needed in the new role and explore the issues around transition.

    1 day

  • London 15 May 12
  • London 24 September 12
  • London 05 December 12

    • Learn moreon "Moving into Management"

    Fees

    Band A £200.00

    Band B £285.00

    Band C £400.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

    Support and Supervision of Staff 2

    For team leaders who have been managing for some time and want to develop their skills and assess their style and performance. Identify your strengths and weaknesses and apply good support and supervision practices.

    2 days

  • London 27 February 12
  • London 17 July 12
  • London 04 December 12

    • Learn moreon "Support and Supervision of Staff 2"

    Fees

    Band A £300.00

    Band B £485.00

    Band C £635.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

    Managing for Managers

    For those running small organisations and middle managers. An in-depth look to help you understand your leadership role and build a toolkit of practical skills which help you to be effective and confident in your role.

    3 days

  • London 07 March 12
  • London 25 June 12
  • London 14 August 12
  • London 26 November 12

    • Learn moreon "Managing for Managers"

    Fees

    Band A £420.00

    Band B £600.00

    Band C £780.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

    Support and Supervision of Staff 1

    For those new to managing. A best practice framework for supporting and supervising within which to work. Topics will cover performance management, the supervisor’s role and dealing with poor performance.

    1 day

  • London 18 April 12
  • London 12 September 12
  • London 03 December 12

    • Learn moreon "Support and Supervision of Staff 1"

    Fees

    Band A £190.00

    Band B £290.00

    Band C £380.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

    Team Building - Building the Perfect Team

    Developing your team as a whole is an important part of successful management. This course will help you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to build a high performing team.

    1 day

  • London 14 March 12

    • Learn moreon "Team Building - Building the Perfect Team"

    Fees

    Band A £150.00

    Band B £240.00

    Band C £360.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

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    Leadership

    Personal Power in Leadership - Creating the climate for success

    Personal Power in LeadershipInsights into your leadership style and behavior, and disabling styles that can undermine you and the team. Create the language of possibility’ to set future goals and challenges. For senior executives and directors.

    1 day

  • London 14 May 12
  • London 08 November 12

    • Learn moreon "Personal Power in Leadership - Creating the climate for success"

    Fees

    Band A £145.00

    Band B £240.00

    Band C £360.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

    Managing Stress and Developing Resilience in Staff

    An introduction to law and good practice in managing stress in staff. How to prevent stress and develop resilience in staff through Well Being initiatives. Includes a practical model of a disciplinary hearing.

    1 day

  • London 28 March 12
  • London 17 October 12

    • Learn moreon "Managing Stress and Developing Resilience in Staff"

    Fees

    Band A £145.00

    Band B £240.00

    Band C £360.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

    Inspirational Leadership

    For senior managers (and future ones). Explore the distinction between management and leadership, so you can prioritise the areas integral to becoming an inspirational leader. Facilitative and conversational in style.

    1 day

  • London 16 April 12
  • London 10 October 12

    • Learn moreon "Inspirational Leadership"

    Fees

    Band A £210.00

    Band B £310.00

    Band C £400.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

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    Managing administration

    The Effective Administrator

    For those who have administration as all or part of their job. Build the skills to run effective office systems, increase confidence in managing workload and communicate positively with colleagues, managers and public.

    1 day

  • London 19 March 12
  • London 20 July 12
  • London 06 November 12

    • Learn moreon "The Effective Administrator"

    Fees

    Band A £190.00

    Band B £285.00

    Band C £380.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

    The Partnership Between the Chief Executive and the Chair – Getting it right

    The most critical relationship to the success of the organisation. For chairs and CE’s/ senior staff, preferably together. Explore a partnership model that will enable you to maximise the potential of your relationship.

    1 day

  • London 21 May 12
  • London 27 November 12

    • Learn moreon "The Partnership Between the Chief Executive and the Chair – Getting it right"

    Fees

    Band A £145.00

    Band B £240.00

    Band C £360.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

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    Project management

    Practical Project Management (ILM Endorsement Available)

    For those with limited project management experience. Gain a full understanding of the nature of projects and a systematic process in order to plan and implement the clear outcomes you need.

    2 days

  • London 07 February 12
  • London 26 April 12
  • London 18 June 12
  • London 21 August 12
  • London 09 October 12
  • London 11 December 12

    • Learn moreon "Practical Project Management (ILM Endorsement Available)"

    Fees

    Band A £320.00

    Band B £500.00

    Band C £650.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

    Designing & Managing Fixed Term Projects in Voluntary Organisations

    Two days that provide a ‘practical toolkit’ of approaches and techniques to manage a project from initial idea, defining a project, securing approval, planning, managing critical stages and closing it down.

    2 days

  • London 15 March 12
  • London 09 July 12
  • London 20 November 12

    • Learn moreon "Designing & Managing Fixed Term Projects in Voluntary Organisations"

    Fees

    Band A £320.00

    Band B £500.00

    Band C £650.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

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    Research and evaluation

    Are We Making a Difference? Evaluating and Monitoring Impact

    Use a set of simple frameworks for a monitoring system to evidence the impact you’re making against your objectives. Tackles some of the common challenges encountered. For those new to monitoring and evaluation.

    1 day

  • London 03 April 12
  • London 05 November 12

    • Learn moreon "Are We Making a Difference? Evaluating and Monitoring Impact"

    Fees

    Band A £145.00

    Band B £240.00

    Band C £360.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

    Show me the Evidence! Research for non-researchers

    If you need evidence of the needs your charity is trying to address, to prove to funders how efficient and effective you are, or how your supporters view you, then you need some research, and this course is for you.

    1 day

  • London 29 May 12

    • Learn moreon "Show me the Evidence! Research for non-researchers"

    Fees

    Band A £145.00

    Band B £240.00

    Band C £360.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

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    Strategy, planning and change

    Business and Strategic Planning

    For managers and trustees responsible for developing future strategy for their organisations. Learn to construct, resource and cost useful business plans and involve trustees, staff and volunteers.

    1 day

  • London 27 March 12
  • London 23 October 12

    • Learn moreon "Business and Strategic Planning"

    Fees

    Band A £150.00

    Band B £250.00

    Band C £340.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

    Using Creativity to Facilitate Strategy and Change

    A thought provoking day exploring the use of creative techniques for new ways of thinking around strategy and change. For anyone driving or developing strategy who wants to encourage ‘out of the box’ thinking.

    1 day

  • London 16 April 12

    • Learn moreon "Using Creativity to Facilitate Strategy and Change"

    Fees

    Band A £160.00

    Band B £255.00

    Band C £375.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

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    Trustees

    Duties of a Trustee

    A half day course for trustees and staff who want a good understanding of what it means to be a trustee. Covers charity law and the board, duties and liabilities, interaction with staff, recruitment and training of trustees.

    Half day

  • London 02 March 12
  • London (Evening course - 3 hours) 10 July 12
  • London 04 October 12

    • Learn moreon "Duties of a Trustee"

    Fees

    Band A £115.00

    Band B £180.00

    Band C £290.00

    [Price Bands]

    Band A: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000.

    Band B: Voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of over £500,000.

    Band C: Statutory and commercial organisations.

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