We’ve previously looked at the differences between leadership and management on this blog but what does it meant to be an agile leader? There are numerous strands of leadership these days and some work better in certain situations than others however agile leadership is a concept that crops up again… Read More »
What do customers expect from your business? Well, it really depends on what your company actually does however there are some basic services that every client should receive from doing business with you. Perhaps the starting point is to find out what your customers think of your business in the… Read More »
You have your shiny new degree and you’ve just landed yourself a pretty sweet job. That’s you sorted as far as your professional life goes, right? Well not exactly. The thing about the modern workplace is that everything changes so quickly. Laws change, procedures change and the way that you… Read More »
Employees are human, they make mistakes and every once in a while you need to provide some feedback for their performance. Negative feedback isn’t something that anyone wants to receive. The truth is that no one is perfect at their job and sooner or later they are going to need… Read More »
The majority of us get into the office at 9am and then leave at 5pm. 8 hours a day sitting at our desks or attending meetings. When you think about it you spend around 70% of your week in the workplace. Is this really a productive way to run a… Read More »
For many people a manager should be a leader and for someone that is good at providing direction then most people assume they should be moved into a managerial position. The question has to be asked: is a manager the same as a leader? Do they have the same characteristics?… Read More »
Very few people thrive in an environment that hosts conflict in the workplace. After all, the point of going to work is to be productive and conflict inevitably leads to a reduction in productivity and a standoff between either individual employees or departments. While this can happen very easily dealing… Read More »
We have all had that dreaded email asking us to attend a ‘brainstorming session’ at work. Your company might need to change direction or a new project is starting and management is asking everyone to come up with new ideas. Sitting in a room trying to be creative? It isn’t… Read More »
Not everyone is suited to taking charge. There are some people that relish the challenge and love overseeing all the different parts of a project and watch it come together. However there are also those that prefer to focus on one task, do it well and who are happy to… Read More »
There are two types of people in the workplace. Those that prefer to be monitored on a consistent basis so they know they are doing their tasks correctly and then those that prefer to be left to their own devices. The problem for managers is to strike a balance between… Read More »
Leading a meeting can be a stressful experience for any manager. Let’s be honest, most employees don’t want to sit in meetings all day. Somewhere between getting a cup of coffee and discussing the second order of business their minds tend to wander off to all the work they have… Read More »
Making the step up to leading a team is incredibly daunting. Many people relish this challenge however not every aspiring team leader is cut out to take on the extra responsibility even if it does mean an increase in your wage. No-one knows how they will react when it comes… Read More »
An intruding thought often plays in the minds of thousands of employees across the country. It starts off as a casual voice in their head then they start to hear it every day – “My potential is wasted in this job”. Moving around various companies and aiming to climb the… Read More »
So you have been bumped up to a first line manager’s position and, let’s face it, you’re probably filled with a combination and pride and dread. A lot of people want to become a manager. They want the prestige of leading a team and having their staff look up to… Read More »
ILM qualifications are designed to meet the needs of delegates and as such, are aimed at a variety of different levels to equate with an individuals’ role and management experience. Much like with other forms of education, the higher the level, the broader knowledge and library of skills will be… Read More »
The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) are the UK’s largest awarding body for leadership and management qualifications. Maintaining over 2,500 approved centres and servicing more than 90,000 learners every year, ILM qualifications are designed to complement and expand upon an individuals’ role at work. Globally recognised qualification ILM qualifications… Read More »
ILM qualifications are practically based and are focused on instigating real change in the workplace, consistently asking the question “What action can you take?”, whilst providing support to take that action. Modules are run in a pragmatic and enthusiastic manner, using language that delegates feel comfortable with and within a… Read More »
Project Skills Solutions are pleased to announce that we have added further workshops to our ILM Leaderships and Management Level 3 public course offering in Basildon- Essex. We are able to offer the following units; Understand Leadership Understand Innovation and Change in an Organisation Understand the Communication Process in… Read More »
Are you new to management? Have you found yourself leader a team but want training to lead your team more effectively? We run the ILM Level 2- Team Leader as an open program in Essex or you can learn online with our e- learning options. This level is aimed at… Read More »
Are you a team leader? New to management? Are you wanting to make the transition from working in a team to leading one? If you are a practising team leader but have not had any previous management training. The ILM Level 2 Team Leader is a great starting place for… Read More »
A companies success and effectiveness relies on the quality of their managers. Staff will look up to managers and follow by example. Management training is vital to staff morale, the morale of the manager and the staff who the manager is managing. Companies should invest in their staff hiring… Read More »
ILM Level 3 in First Line Management is split into 3 sections, award, certificate and the diploma. The most popular options for delegates are the award and the certificate. The award will take 4 days to complete and is 4 workshops. The certificate is 7 days and each delegate… Read More »
Project Skills Solutions provide a range of ILM open courses designed to improve the performance of managers at different levels within all industries. ILM qualifications are constantly developed and improved based on research into learning and development, ILM believe that skilled managers and leaders hold the key to creating productive, engaged,… Read More »
Are You Managing Your Employees Safely…? This is a question many employers fail to ask themselves…are you managing your employees safely? Health and safety is extremely important however many organisations fail to understand the importance of it, which can be very dangerous. Health and safety is a key factor for… Read More »
A New Approach to Management Training We are making changes to the way we offer our ILM Level 3 open course. In-House Management Training The benefit of in-house/on-site management training from Project Skills Solutions has always been the convenience of having our training come to you, having your staff learn… Read More »
An ILM Level 2 award in Team Leading proves that you have the skills to lead a team successfully. ILM (the Institute of Leadership and Management) is Europes foremost leadership and management body. Developing leadership and management programs for all levels. At Project Skills Solutions we believe that an organisation… Read More »
What is ILM training? and what is it worth? A lot of people are unsure what ILM is, what it is equivalent to and how it can help their careers. ILM (The Institute of Leadership & Management) is at the leading edge of leadership and management thinking. Research programs into… Read More »
I just heard on the radio that currently in the UK 2.56 million people are unemployed (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22180300) so understandably it is more important than ever to make sure your CV stands out. It is extremely unlikely for anyone to be hired based on their CV alone, but it is incredibly… Read More »
What it’s like to be an ILM Candidate Recently I joined a group of ILM Level 3 candidates over lunch for a quick chat about their course; I then left some feedback forms so that we can try to improve the course for future students. I have summarised the candidates… Read More »
Do you manage other managers or leaders? Are you a middle manager who is actively involved in the management of staff through other leaders, either first-line managers, supervisors or team leaders? If you are and have no formal training then the ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership & Management is… Read More »
Project Skills Solutions have been providing NRSWA training to individuals and companies since 2004. Our team are trained to give you the very best advice in your course selection and focussed on customer service.
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