Bury based HR consultancy People Matters has announced the launch of a leadership training course designed to help businesses achieve greater profitability through a happier workforce.

People Matters CEO Niel Cope will be delivering these the intensive leadership program which starts on February 22 consisting of six, half-day workshops that will focus on specific areas of leadership.

These workshops have been specifically written to address the challenges faced by businesses today.

The People Matters Leadership course is the product of many years’ experience in delivering highly successful programmes into businesses across the Northwest and beyond.

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The team have a full understanding of the areas that need improvement and how changes can be made quickly.

Niel Cope said: “In these challenging times, more than ever before business need strong leadership.

“When employees have confidence in their leaders, they put in more time, work creatively, and engage with customers and teammates. Morale is high and business is buoyant.

“If employees don’t have that faith and they lack confidence in the senior team, the mood in the workplace can become low and on the back of that, the business will typically suffer.

“What we find is that far too often, companies put people into leadership positions without any guidance.

“These workers receive instructions and expectations without any mentorship.

“By using professional leadership and development training regularly, you’ll have more people leading others while abiding by the current policies and procedures – leading to a happier, more productive workforce and ultimately, organisation."

“The course is particularly useful for managers and leaders who have moved into a role by promotion or recruitment who have received little if any, training in how to lead people.

“Incorporating leadership development into your organisational routine can correct the downward spiral of non-engagement.

“It works to motivate your top executives, engage the leaders, and improve your culture.

“After all – when you have a positive atmosphere that people enjoy, retention levels start rising.”

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Each of the sessions will be:

Session 1: Leadership - The concepts that drive business - Leadership v Management - Leadership Styles - No problems only solutions - Decision making - Personal responsibility - Knowing yourself and being authentic

Session 2: Team Leadership - Leading Teams - Communication - Active listening - Diversity - Perception - Teams - One team, one machine - Resilience - Mental health

Session 3: HR Quiz & Time Management - HR Quiz - The Eisenhower Principe – Urgent v Important - Beware of Monkeys – Delegate - Time management tips

Session 4: Managing People Issues - Nipping things in the bud - Managing under performance - Giving feedback - Managing absence - Capability - Investigations - Discipline - Grievance - Hearings

Session 5: Performance Appraisals - Appraisals should motivate and other basics - Concepts that drive business - Preparation - Feedback - Object setting - After the appraisal

Session 6: Recruiting - A cost or an investment - Job analysis - Job Description and Person Specifications - Shortlisting - Effective interviewing - Making the decision - Pre-employment checks - Induction/managing probation

Niel Cope added: “At People Matters HR, it’s our mission to transform our client’s businesses through award-winning consultancy services that increases their profits through combining outstanding innovative thinking with fantastic value.”

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The cost is £600 per delegate for the whole program and booking is now open.

It will be run at BusinessLodge, Barcroft Street, Bury.

Please contact enquiries@PeopleMattersHR.co.uk or 0161 738 1808 to book.

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