People Management: “Build Your Own People Strategy (and be happier)”
Structure
The trainees/ students will:
➔ Know the definition of people management.
➔ Know more about leadership styles and how to model your own people management style.
➔ Find out that good people management skills can help to create a positive work environment, where team members feel valued and get better results.
➔ Want further develop people management skills and find ways to achieve this.
Methods: Brainstorming, design thinking.
Approaches: Coaching and Mentoring: Coaching and mentoring are two approaches to develop employees’ skills and knowledge. Coaching focuses on improving specific skills, while mentoring focuses on developing the employee’s overall career.
Videos, Quiz/Brainstorm, TED Talk from YouTube.
20 minutes in total
Lithuanian (with subtitles) and English.
Welcome to this Mini-Course on People Management.
This course is designed to help you develop your own people strategy and create a happier workplace for you and your team. In this Mini-Course, you will:
➔ Learn about examples of people management skills.
➔ Develop your plan to take steps in learning how to create your own style of people management.
➔ Learn about tools that can help you manage your team effectively and create a happier workplace
➔ Develop the skill to tell fascinating success stories.
➔ Learn how to see your own possibilities in this topic.
Whether you are a new manager or an experienced one, this Mini-Course will provide you with valuable insights and practical tips to help you become a more effective people manager. So, let’s get started and begin building your own people strategy.
- Video
- Quiz
- Brainstorming
People Management Skills, Communication Skills, Conflict Management Skills.
Imagine that you are a new manager at a fast-growing Practice Enterprise. You have a team of 10 employees who are all highly skilled and motivated, but you have noticed that there is a lack of cohesion and communication within the team. You want to develop a people management strategy that will help you build a strong and productive team culture, improve communication, and retain your talented employees. Your Mini-Course might cover the following steps below.
Celebrate team wins, acknowledge individual accomplishments, and offer incentives for meeting goals and targets. By the end of your Mini-Course, participants should know what your leadership style is and what is crucial for a team to thrive: what steps can you take to help a team that is struggling?
Step by Step Instructions
- Watch the video on YouTube Defining your best management style: Start by identifying your strengths and weaknesses as a manager. How do these qualities impact your team's performance? The 7 Astounding Traits of Effective Team Leaders!
- Watch the video of the Lithuanian Stakeholder Understanding your team: Get to know your team members as individuals and keep in touch. Regular check-ins: How are you? What are your strengths, weaknesses, priorities, values and career goals? How do you like to work and communicate? Understanding your team's unique characteristics will help you tailor your management style to their needs.
- Quiz and Brainstorming for the Discussion of Quiz Results Building trust and communication: Foster a culture of trust and open communication within your team. Encourage regular check-ins, feedback, and brainstorming sessions. Be transparent about your decision-making process and actively listen to your team's ideas and concerns. Here are some quiz questions related to building trust and communication in the workplace:
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What can foster a culture of trust and open communication within a team?
a. Regular check-ins, feedback, and brainstorming sessions
b. Micro-management and strict oversight
c. Avoiding discussions about sensitive topics
d. Discouraging feedback and suggestions -
Why is transparency about the decision-making process important for building trust?
a. It keeps employees informed about company policies.
b. It encourages collaboration and involvement in decision-making.
c. It helps maintain strict hierarchies within the team.
d. It prevents conflicts and disagreements among team members. -
What is the role of active listening in effective communication?
a. Ignoring others' opinions and perspectives.
b. Interrupting and dominating conversations.
c. Understanding and respecting others' viewpoints.
d. Providing quick solutions without considering others' input. -
Which of the following practices can help create an environment of open communication?
a. Withholding information and being secretive.
b. Discouraging team members from expressing their opinions.
c. Encouraging honest discussions and idea sharing.
d. Punishing employees for speaking up. -
What is the purpose of regular check-ins and feedback?
a. Performance evaluation
b. Employee development
c. Recognition and motivation
d. Problem-solving and conflict resolution
Specialized Information for Trainers
How, when, where could it be implemented in the Practice Enterprise learning experience?
The Practice Enterprise learning experience provides a simulated business environment where students can gain practical skills and experience in various aspects of running a company. People management skills are crucial in this context, as they involve effectively leading, motivating, and collaborating with a team of individuals. Here are some ways, along with corresponding how, when, and where, people management skills can be implemented in the Practice Enterprise learning experience:
- Team Formation and Roles:
How: At the beginning of the program, students can participate in team formation activities where they learn about each other’s strengths, interests, and skills. They can also discuss and assign roles within the team.
When: This can be implemented early on in the Practice Enterprise program to establish a solid foundation for teamwork.
Where: Team formation activities can take place in a classroom or any suitable environment where students can interact and collaborate. - Communication and Collaboration:
How: Students can engage in regular team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and discussions to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
When: Throughout the Practice Enterprise program, students can hold regular team meetings and communication channels to ensure everyone is on the same page.
Where: These meetings can take place within the simulated office environment or virtually using collaboration tools. - Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving:
How: Try different Methods such as Calm and Open-Minded Attitude, Effective Communication, Collaborative Approach, Focus on Interests, Not Positions, Win-Win Solutions.
When: During all time of activities in PE.
Where: This can be done through workshops, seminars, during trade fairs, or other competitions or online training modules. Make sure to cover topics such as active listening, effective communication, negotiation skills, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Is there a need to include other trainers / teachers / subjects?
It would be a good idea to include a specialist of leadership, teambuilding or a conflict manager.
● Has the trainee improved his people management skills?
● What could be the right next step to train his/her people management skills within the PE?
● Could one or more trainees take on a leadership position in the PE? Would he/she want to?
● Which are the success factors?
● Learnings related to the topic
1. You are on the right track.
2. I have seen your improvement over time. As a next step, it is a good idea to…
3. You have improved a lot and should start to look towards taking on harder tasks for the future to achieve more self-development.
4. You have potential and should work on your weaknesses to achieve better outcomes.
5. One area for improvement is…
6. Keep up the good work! You will see better results in the future if you make the effort to attend our study groups more regularly.
7. You are doing well, but there is always room for improvement. Try these tips to get better results: …
8. You have made some good progress, but it would be good to see you focusing harder on the assignment question so you don’t misinterpret it next time.
9. Your efforts are commendable, but you could still do better if you provide more specific examples in your explanations.
10. You have done well so far, but don’t become complacent – there is always room for improvement!
11. It is great that you are trying your best, but don’t stop here – keep pushing yourself to get even better results. It would be good to see you editing your work to remove the small errors creeping into your work…
List of links to further develop the given topic:
- Top 8 Leadership Styles – Definitions & Examples
- Professional Development Tips To Navigate Your Career Growth With Valerie Jarrett
- What it takes to be a great leader
- How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” Interview Question – 5 Key Tips and Example Response
- Psychologist On How To Be More Empathic
- How to Establish Your Personal Brand and Get Noticed with Ugo Mozie
- 3 Ways to Resolve a Conflict
- What Is Conflict Management? (Definition, Types and Skills)
- How to improve communication skills in the workplace fast
- How to Enhance Your Communication Skills
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