People Management Fundamentals

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

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