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EXPLORE - Leading and Managing in DCU - Module 3: Managing people, development, growth and engagement
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MODULE 3: Managing people, development, growth and engagement
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Recognise key best practices for successfully managing people
- Apply proven methods to help motivate staff and build trust
- Apply techniques to effectively manage conflict
- Advance your communication and influencing skills
Module 3 presentation12.12 MB
PREWORK:
Please complete the following ahead of the session:
Time to completion: 27 mins
- Prepare and outline a challenge (10 mins): Think of a trying challenge you've experienced when managing others - for example, giving feedback, managing conflict, dealing with decreased performance etc. Take a few minutes to think about it and briefly document the steps you took, the difficulties you experienced and whether or not you reached a satisfactory resolution. We'll unpack specific challenges in the workshop, so please come prepared!
- Watch (4 mins) What is staff development in Universities?
- Take a quiz (5 mins) Ever wonder how focused you are on developing your team? Get an insight with this Mindtools Quiz: How Well Do You Develop Your People?
- Read (8 mins) When people feel trusted, they tend to offer trust in return. Want Your Employees to Trust You? Show You Trust Them
DIG DEEPER:
In your own time, learn more about development, motivation and growth:
- Read (5 mins) Motivation is less about employees doing great work and more about employees feeling great about their work. What really motivates employees
- Watch (3 mins) What role can a head of department play fostering positive motivation?
- LinkedIn course (31 mins) Bring your understanding of motivation to the next level by joining #1 New York Times best-selling author Daniel Pink as he shares science-backed methods for effectively motivating others. Daniel Pink on Motivation
- Read (17 mins) Dealing with conflict at work: a guide for people managers