A Highly Interactive Training Course On
Front Line Management Mastery
Essential Skills for Effective First Line Managers
Upcoming Sessions
Course Introduction
The role of a First Line Manager is one of the most critical positions in any organization. Serving as the bridge between daily operations and strategic objectives, First Line Managers ensure that teams work efficiently while meeting organizational goals. Success in this role requires not only operational expertise but also strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
This First Line Manager Training Course is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and actionable skills to thrive in their first managerial role. The course emphasizes problem-solving, creative and critical thinking, systems thinking, and effective team management. Participants will also learn to communicate confidently, plan team resources efficiently, and implement strategies to drive performance. By the end of the course, attendees will be ready to lead their teams with confidence and professionalism.
This training course includes:
- Understanding the strategic importance of the First Line Manager role
- Practical techniques for analysing risks and solving workplace problems
- Essential communication skills to influence and engage team members
- Methods for effective organisation, resource allocation, and team planning
- Strategies to enhance team performance through coaching and feedback
Training Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will gain the confidence and skills to perform as effective First Line Managers. They will develop a clear understanding of their responsibilities and learn techniques to lead teams toward operational excellence.
Participants will be able to:
- Grasp the pivotal role of First Line Managers in driving organizational success
- Apply problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective decision-making skills at work
- Use communication and influence strategies to guide and motivate team members
- Organize, plan, and allocate team resources efficiently
- Implement performance management techniques to maximize team productivity
- Build a strong foundation for continuous improvement and workplace coaching
Training Methodology
This course uses a blend of interactive learning approaches to ensure participants understand and retain key concepts. Through engaging discussions, hands-on exercises, case studies, and targeted video presentations, attendees gain practical experience that can be immediately applied in the workplace.
A highlight of the methodology is the Personality Profile Assessment, which helps participants understand their leadership style and provides personalized feedback from the instructor. This ensures a practical understanding of interpersonal dynamics, effective decision-making, and team management strategies. By combining theory with real-world application, this training course ensures participants leave equipped to lead their teams effectively.
Who should Attend?
This First Line Manager Training Course is ideal for professionals who are stepping into management roles or looking to strengthen their team leadership capabilities. It is designed to help participants gain the skills and confidence needed to excel in their first line managerial responsibilities.
This course is suitable for:
- Managers looking to enhance operational leadership skills
- Team Leaders aiming to improve team performance
- Supervisors seeking practical management tools
- Newly promoted managers or identified future leaders
- Professionals aspiring to build strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Individuals responsible for resource planning and performance management
Course Outline
- Exploring the responsibilities of the First Line Manager
- Key traits, behaviors, and competencies required
- Identifying and understanding leadership style preferences
- Leveraging personal sources of influence
- Applying Emotional Intelligence to maintain order
- Leading and managing change within the workplace
- Conducting risk assessments and problem identification
- Core problem-solving models and techniques used in the workplace
- Utilizing creativity and innovation to generate solutions
- Group dynamics: practical application and analysis
- Applying critical and systems thinking to work scenarios
- Enhancing effectiveness in decision-making processes
- Distinguishing between influence and persuasion
- Recognizing key personality types in the workplace
- Mastering impactful interpersonal strategies
- Resolving challenges using effective communication techniques
- Building personal credibility, authenticity, and trust
- Managing meetings and briefing handovers efficiently
- Time management: identifying barriers and enablers
- Core project planning and organizational skills
- Efficient allocation of team resources
- Motivating others: understanding the fundamentals of leadership
- Delegation and job enrichment for optimal results
- Structuring teams and dynamics for high performance
- Unlocking individual potential and overall team performance
- Setting clear goals and objectives to drive results
- Workplace coaching to achieve maximum outcomes
- Continuous improvement through targeted feedback
- Practical application: Performance exercise
- Review, reflection, and planning next steps
Providers and Associations
Certificates
- Copex Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course.
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Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.
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