Practical, structured development for managers, team leaders and supervisors to build core people management skills quickly and consistently, focused on real workplace situations rather than theory.
Online from £395 + VAT | Face-to-face from £550 + VAT | Group (half day, up to 6) from £2,500 + VAT
Who These Sessions Are For?
These sessions are built for new and developing managers, team leaders and supervisors who need practical people management skills quickly and without the theory.
New managers stepping into their first people management role and needing a solid, consistent foundation from day one.
Supervisors promoted from the shop floor who are technically strong but haven’t had formal training in managing people, performance or absence.
Existing team leaders who want to sharpen their skills, build confidence and manage more consistently across their team.
Sessions Available
People Management Fundamentals
Core skills for setting expectations, managing performance day-to-day and supporting individuals effectively. Outcome: Builds consistent management practice and reduces performance drift. Audience: New and developing managers
Employee Engagement & Motivation
Practical approaches to sustaining team commitment, recognising contribution and reducing disengagement before it escalates. Outcome: Improves retention, morale and discretionary effort across the team. Audience: Team managers and supervisors
Managing Hybrid & Multi-Skilled Teams
Strategies to lead teams working across locations, roles and working patterns without losing cohesion or accountability. Outcome: Reduces inconsistency and maintains performance standards across dispersed teams. Audience: Managers leading dispersed or multi-skilled teams
Team Leadership in Practice
Develop the day-to-day behaviours that distinguish effective team leaders clarity, consistency, follow-through and accountability in action. Outcome: Strengthens team direction and reduces management dependency. Audience: Team leaders and supervisors
Conflict Management at Work
Techniques to resolve workplace conflict before formal intervention is needed. Outcome: Reduces formal grievances and improves working relationships. Audience: Managers and team leaders
Absence & Disciplinary Management
Structured guidance for handling absence patterns, return-to-work conversations and disciplinary processes with confidence and consistency. Outcome: Reduces absence escalation and protects the organisation from procedural risk. Audience: Managers handling people and performance issues
Investment
Online from £395 + VAT Face-to-face from £550 + VAT Group (half day, up to 6) from £2,500 + VAT
Enquire About People Management Training
T: 0116 303 3560 | E: trainingcourses@optima-uk.com
