• What is my new role as a manager?
• What will change and how do I adjust to this new position?
• What are the different management styles and how do I relate to them?
• What will change in the relationships with my former colleagues?

 
During this first day, you will reflect on the changes involved in your new status and mission. You will also work on self-confidence, presentation and communication skills.

Through self assessment exercises, theater expression and role playing, you will gain a better understanding of yourself, your leadership style, your strengths and the areas in which you can improve. You will also learn how to use your interpersonal skills and how to avoid the common mistakes made by inexperienced managers. 
 
Day 2 (1st half day): Corporate Strategy and Change Management
 
This half-day session will explore the role of the manager as a relay between the hierarchy and his/her team:
 

• Relaying the corporate strategy and explaining the strategic direction
• Understanding and managing the impact of the corporate strategy on the team's environment
• Leading and accompanying change

 
Day 2 and 3: The Manager's Toolbox 
 
During these sessions, you will review the main processes and the essential tools involved in managing a team:
 

• Planning and organizing tasks: delegation and control, measure of performance, feedback and reward 
• Building a winning team: motivating and inspiring, giving feedback about performance, recruiting and promoting 
• Communication: making your message clear, analyzing different ways managers communicate, managing conflict

 
The objective of these sessions is to give you practical tools and guidelines for the daily management of your team. Through exercises and cases, you will learn best practices and you will build your own toolbox. You will leave the program with concrete action plans and objectives that you can directly implement in your work environment.

Each session includes discussions of management techniques, practical exercises and feedback from the trainer and sharing experiences with the other participants.

After each session, participants will validate a customized action plan with the trainer, for an immediate impact in the workplace.

 
Benefits for the employer:

• Ensure a smooth transition for your newly appointed managers and their teams
• Increase confidence and motivation of new managers 
• Accelerate the learning curve of new managers by providing them with the management skills and techniques they need 
• Enhance communication and leadership skills of your management, thus contributing to overall corporate performance

 
Requirements:
 

• Be a newly appointed manager or a manager with no prior training
• Fluency in English: Evidence of English language skills required for non-native speakers

 
To apply for this program, please complete the online application form and send all required supporting documents (indicated in the application form) to the address shown below.

Admission is subject to the number of places available. The number of participants will be limited and candidates will be admitted on a first come, first served basis.

The first session is scheduled from October 21 to 23, 2009
The second, repeat session is scheduled from February 3 to 5, 2010

Program Fees 
 
The cost is 1 450 Euros and covers tuition, lunches and access to all GGSB facilities. This cost excludes VAT (19.6%). A non-refundable deposit of 250 Euros will be requested to guarantee a place. This will later be deducted from the program fees.

Accomodation

Accommodation at a 3-star business residence and lunches can be arranged for participants (480€ for 4 nights with breakfast, VAT included).

Policy concerning the refund of tuition fees.
Fees are subject to change. Please verify program fees before commencement of each session.