Redesign your management life with our Essential Management Toolkit

for new and developing managers

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No more pretending to be someone you're not. It's time to bring your authentic self to work, trust your gut and shine!

Redesign your management life, build knowledge and confidence, upskill and develop your resilience all whilst establishing a healthy and effective team ….without changing who you are!!

Our training encourages supportive and positive management techniques to bring out the best from you and your team, including developing your coaching and mentoring skills; making delegation so much easier. This course will give you a practical toolkit you can draw from every day with a focus on wellbeing.

I'm going to be sharing skills and knowledge gained over 25 years of working in HR in a range of organisations to speed up your journey to realising how you can be a great manager.

We will fill those gaps in your knowledge and skills to give you confidence and competence to handle everyday situations fairly which benefits you and your team and will improve your team's results.

Is this you?

Do any of these sound familiar?

Equip yourself for success.

No more floundering wasting hours worrying about how to handle issues, researching options and still holding back as you just aren’t sure how to approach things.

You work hard, harder than you should as you are wary to delegate, you hesitate or don’t challenge performance, if at all.

It’s hard to performance manage your colleagues, so you take the safest option and avoid it, muddle along and avoid those difficult conversations.

We all do it, crazy as it is …..you give yourself or others more work to do because it’s easier than overcoming the fear of going into battle, potential conflict or risking upsetting someone.

Ever felt like the real you isn’t good enough to hold a management position? So, you pretend to be someone you’re not?

Do you have days where Imposter Syndrome overwhelms you, so you get stuck in negative thought patterns, asking yourself “Who am I kidding that I can manage people?”, “What am doing in this job?”

How you think and what you tell yourself has such a powerful effect on how you behave.

If that’s you, it’s time to shake that weight off your shoulders and step into being authentically YOU.

Becoming a manager doesn’t mean you need a personality transplant.

That’s where a lot of people go wrong, assuming they need to become officious, authoritative or dictatorial …………….so they disguise their personality despite it serving them well.

Remember, you got the job because of who you are, so you are already be demonstrating some of the traits and characteristics required.

It’s easy to forget the lessons you learned from those “bad” managers you had and fall into copying some of their traits, even subconsciously because you start to believe that is what is expected.

Hopefully at your workplace, this couldn’t be farther from the truth.

NO MAGIC WANDS INCLUDED – JUST HONEST AND PRACTICAL ADVICE AND HELPFUL TECHNIQUES

There is plenty of scope for personal development which will help you become a more authentic manager

Think about the managers in your life who you respect and why?

I can guarantee it won’t be because they are a bully or domineering or a dictator.

They won’t be unkind or unsupportive when life deals you a cruel blow, nor believe that work must come first no matter what is happening in your private life. They won’t say do what I say, not what I do, nor be dismissive or ignorant of the issues in their teams…… if it doesn’t suit them to resolve.

Think about how well you demonstrate the positive behaviours you respect and value?

You can make a conscious decision to do this consistently and see what a difference it will make.

The most effective way to influence how others behave for the better is to change your own behaviour, not try and change theirs.

Do you want to upskill and create a respectful and positive team environment?

This course equips you with the skills to achieve this and approaches to develop respectful behaviours you can use every day to lead by example.

What if you could invest in an affordable practical solution to take you from overwhelmed to confident and competent in everyday management skills?

If you want to learn how to confidently handle a variety of common situations in a supportive way that fits around your family or social life, this could be what you’ve been looking for.

This course draws from my experience navigating the consequences of managing others with little or no training and mentoring and upskilling many managers over the last 20 years in my HR career.

I’ve seen such a positive impact on Managers as their confidence grows mentally and physically.

If you want to redesign your managerial life, gain credibility and give yourself strong foundations for your management career, learn plenty of actionable practical skills to make life easier, build your confidence and get noticed for your competence, without changing who you are.......this is the course for you!

You won't regret it and might even have some fun as you learn.

What's it like working with me

Philip, Director

I can say with confidence Kim is professional, committed to HR and always strives to do her best for everyone she works with. Kim’s integrity is without question.

Katie, Head of Legal and Contracts

Kim encourages others to think through situations to come to solutions that work best for them and their team by effectively coaching individuals as well as providing best practice and legal advice when required. Kim is just what you would want your HR Specialist to be; friendly and approachable, a good listener, thoughtful, knowledgeable, passionate and not afraid to challenge when required. Her specialisms in coaching and training are essential skills required in any business to assist growth and success.

Carol, Director of Resources

Kim is a very skilled HR professional, able to instil confidence to move forward with some difficult conversations and providing very sound advice to some challenging situations. Her wealth of experience and personable approach was invaluable. She is a great person to work with and I highly recommend her.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

  • Manage fairly

    Confidently and fairly handle a range of situations applying your improved skills and understanding of the employment relationship

  • Establish Foundations

    Create solid foundations with a focus on performance and wellbeing; so you can lead and manage an effective team that gets results

  • Recruit competently

    Apply best practice in recruitment and selection to plan and execute successful campaigns to attract talent

  • Manage Attendance

    Address attendance issues, competently managing sickness absence appropriately; balancing individual and workplace needs

  • Understand better

    Understand yourself and your values, improve your emotional intelligence and apply mindful approaches to management. Proactive reduce stress at work and establish a culture of wellbeing in your team

  • Flex your approach

    Recognise the benefits of creating a family friendly environment and hybrid working so your team can generate results and have a good work/life balance

  • Encourage Inclusivity

    Create and inclusive team and supportive culture where barrier are overcome by improving your knowledge and understanding of challenges faced

  • Handle Conduct

    Overcome hesitancy and fears and develop confidence so you can performance manage handling behaviour and conduct issues by "nipping them in the bud".

  • Coach & Mentor

    Identify opportunities for developing a growth mindset in your team regardless of your organisation's budget with simple coaching and mentoring techniques

Meet the Instructor

looking forward to helping you become a great Manager!

I'm Kim Ellis, a CIPD qualified and perhaps just as importantly personable HR and Development Specialist and Life Coach with an interest in NLP (neuro-linguistic programming).  I am based in the North East, UK.  With 20 years experience in public and private sectors, I created Different HR Ltd in 2016 to ensure I could continue to have  integrity as my core value in all I do.    Click here to check out our other services available at DifferentHR.com

Motivation

Supporting managers develop the skills they need for this challenging job so they can improve not only their abilities, but their lives is something Kim is very proud of. 

This reaps massive benefits for the manager, their team, their own manager, the organisation, productivity, retention, employee satisfaction, the bottom line… you get the gist! 

Life changing 

I love to see the transformation in people managers as they grow in confidence and the positive knock-on effects really can be life-changing.

We all know the phrase “people leave their managers not their company”,  

Different HR wants to be part of changing this.  This is why such a lot of effort, time, energy and care has been invested in this course based on Kim's extensive experience so you can learn flexibly when and where suits your lifestyle.




Course Modules

Essential Management Skills Toolkit includes the following;

  • Establishing the foundations to lead and manage a team working well

  • Recruitment and selection fundamentals

  • Handling attendance management with confidence

  • Wellbeing of self and team

  • Creating a family friendly work environment and successful hybrid working

  • Creating an inclusive team and organisation

  • Handling behaviour and conduct Issues

  • Performance management that works

FAQ

  • What time commitment will I need to make to complete this course?

    We recommend you set aside 2-3 hours a week to complete the lessons, tasks and participate in the Facebook group or complete any further reading, research or reflection on how you will be implementing what you learn at work.

    The sooner you start practicing your new skills, the more likely you are to create lasting change and get maximum benefit from this training.

  • What kind of support will I get during the course?

    You can post questions in the Facebook group and as many as possible will be answered on best endeavours.

    You can also raise questions in the live fortnightly zoom calls and email [email protected] if you get stuck at all as you work your way through the course.

  • When are the fortnightly live zoom sessions?

    These are scheduled for 7.45 – 9.15 pm starting from Monday 11 April 2022 Monday 25 April 2022 Monday 9 May 2022 Monday 23 May 2022 **All dates to be confirmed pre launch date of course, Monday 11 April 2022**

  • Do you offer a money back guarantee?

    Yes, there is a 30 day money back guarantee despite full confidence in the value provided by this training. You can discover this for yourself, risk-free.

  • What if I fall behind or don’t complete the course?

    You will have access to the course material for 12 months from enrolment. You can take your time going through the material at your own pace and around your other commitments. Though this is an 8 week programme, the timeline is more there to challenge you to succeed and upskill, not let dust gather on your investment. If you can't make the live sessions, no worries, these are optional to enhance the learning experience. You will be able to catch up at your own pace.

  • Is this course accredited?

    Everyone who completes the course will receive a Certificate of Completion; however the course is not accredited.

    The course focuses on practical skills and features lots of tips and guidance gained from over 25 years of working with a wide variety of people and circumstances.

    There is definitely value in gaining accredited qualifications depending on the career path you wish to follow. These are typically more academic and less hands on for learning practical skills and will require significantly more investment financially and in terms of time.

    To help you decide how important recognised qualifications are, research some job roles you are interested in and see whether the organisations include these qualifications as essential requirements.

    If they do, you know that would be your route to having a chance of employment.

    If they focus more on practical skills and abilities, they will likely be looking for candidates who can demonstrate requirements such as

    *Ability to confidently manage a team to achieve demanding objectives on time or

    *Experience of effective performance management from attendance and conduct to succession planning, or

    *Experience of handling successful recruitment from advertisement to induction or

    *Ability to motivate and lead a team successfully in a demanding environment to meet project milestones despite competing demands

    *Experience of creating a positive work environment where a culture of employee wellbeing is fundamental to the success of your team

  • How does the course work? Is it all pre-recorded training?

    The lessons are pre-recorded but there will be opportunities for live interaction on the fortnightly calls to handle any questions you might have from the course or to discuss anonymously issues facing you at work. This will allow others including myself to share expertise and offer a fresh perspective.

  • ?? Will this course go ahead regardless of the numbers who subscribe?

    No.

    To make this a positive experience for everyone and ensure the value of the learning in a community; sharing each other’s experiences, the intention is to launch on schedule.

    However, if the minimum number of delegates is not achieved to make this viable, anyone who has taken advantage of the pre-order discount will be given a full refund.

    Your understanding is appreciated in this event.

As if you weren't getting enough value, you'll also get these bonuses

  • Access to a Community of Like Minded Managers and 4 live sessions to support your learning (scheduled every 2 weeks)

    As well as discussing the learning from each module and any questions you might have, you can post questions anonymously to protect confidentiality and access feedback and support on issues you face at work, share tips and advice and grow your network and make useful contacts and you might even find an accountability partner if you want one!

  • Done for you template for each module

    To save you time and effort, for each module there is at least one template you can download and edit to suit your needs which will make life easier for you. These include and Advice and Guidance Letter, an Absence Review Meeting template and Recruitment Checklist.

  • FAST ACTION BONUS - The first 5 students (to enrol for this incredible value course that really can change your life for the better if you apply your learning)

    will be eligible for a one hour coaching or mentoring call or a combination of the two, depending on your preference. Calls will take place over zoom or telephone in March and April 2022

Risk Free - 100% satisfaction guarantee

for 30 days

I’m confident you will enjoy the course and it will benefit your management life and career, but I want to make sure you get value for money and find this helpful.

Enrol with complete peace of mind that if the course doesn't work for you, for whatever reason, you have 30 days to request your money back with no questions asked.*

The 30 days starts from the date the course opens to students. (planned for Monday 11 April 2022 to be confirmed)

Simply email [email protected] and share why you would like a refund so we can learn from your experience.
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