Management 1: The New Managers Course

  • Link theory to practice with a hands-on, action-based management skills for new managers.

    The curriculum guides you through the five fundamental areas of business management.

    Learn leadership and interpersonal dynamics, the marketing management process, strategic and business planning, the financial management process and performance evaluation.

    By understanding these management and leadership skills for new managers you will master the techniques of analyzing and using financial statements, budgeting, cost control and performance evaluations, and become proficient at planning and implementing business strategy.

    Through analyzing and improving your personal leadership style, you’ll learn to open the lines of communication, foster teamwork and accredit your staff. From segmentation to positioning to new product development, you’ll gain insight on distinguishing between and exceling at the many marketing management processes while aligning your department with the wider strategic initiatives of your organization.

    SEEC Certificate of Professional Excellence

    Inquire as to how this short program can become part of a Personalized Certificate of Professional Excellence and how you can achieve this Certificate. Call 416-736-5079 and ask to speak to an Education Adviser today.

    Who Should Attend

    This course is designed for those new to management, and those moving into new areas of business. Functional specialists about to embark on a general management role will also benefit. You will hit the ground running with actionable tools and skills in order to lead others effectively.

    It is also perfect for current managers with less than five years’ experience who have little or no formal management training. Leadership best practices will be taught, that will allow you to build your confidence and a complete management skill-set.

    What You Will Learn

    • Understand and improve your leadership style
    • Learn the latest techniques for performance evaluation
    • Understand the marketing management process, from segmentation to positioning to new product development
    • Practise new product development skills with a hands-on simulation workshop
    • Learn how to write and deploy business plans
    • Discover cost control and budgeting techniques for your department
    • Learn how to foster teamwork and empower your staff
    • Understand the rules of employee competency
    • Learn the best ways to handle crisis situations
    • Learn how to analyze and use financial statements
    • Open the lines of communication with both your staff and senior management
    • Learn to plan and implement business strategy

    • “This is an excellent course presented by skilled, knowledgeable facilitators who deliver high-quality, relevant, up-to-date information. A fantastic course for new and experienced managers than can fast-track info in 5 days.”

      J. BrittOperations Manager, Naylor Building Partnerships

    • ““I learned that my management style was and CAN be many styles, and is dependant on the person, the situation, the experience, etc. This was eye opening for me.””

      E. DumanskiEnvironment, Health & Safety Manager, LIfeLabs

    • ““It was an interesting opportunity to learn new things related to management with a group of people from different industries – but with common challenges.””

      K. MorrisManager, Group Life and Disability, OTIP

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  • Additional delivery options

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    In-house programming

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    This program has been approved for CDP hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA). Be sure to note the program ID number on your CPD log. For more information about certification or continuing professional development, visit the HRPA website at www.hrpa.ca/hrdesignations_/Pages/Continuing-Professional-Development.aspx