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Code: SGC/25/0114 Aspiring managers’ programme (SGC Staff only)

Are you wondering whether moving into management is the right career move for you?

This programme aims to give you an insight into what’s involved in management and the steps you can take to prepare yourself to apply for future management roles. It includes e-modules, self-study time and a face-to-face session where you will have an opportunity to learn about management skills through practical activities, discussion and self-reflection.

The topics we will cover include
• What’s expected of managers?
• What skills and experience do managers need?
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Mentoring and coaching.
• Listening, communication and presentation skills.
• Diversity of the council and role profiles.
• Personal development, action planning and career development as an aspiring manager.

The programme will help you to build the foundation knowledge to support your next career steps.

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1 06 February 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/25/0119 Aspiring managers’ programme (SGC Staff only)

Are you wondering whether moving into management is the right career move for you?

This programme aims to give you an insight into what’s involved in management and the steps you can take to prepare yourself to apply for future management roles. It includes e-modules, self-study time and a face-to-face session where you will have an opportunity to learn about management skills through practical activities, discussion and self-reflection.

The topics we will cover include
• What’s expected of managers?
• What skills and experience do managers need?
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Mentoring and coaching.
• Listening, communication and presentation skills.
• Diversity of the council and role profiles.
• Personal development, action planning and career development as an aspiring manager.

The programme will help you to build the foundation knowledge to support your next career steps.

Essential Information
Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 20 June 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/25/0120 Aspiring managers’ programme (SGC Staff only)

Are you wondering whether moving into management is the right career move for you?

This programme aims to give you an insight into what’s involved in management and the steps you can take to prepare yourself to apply for future management roles. It includes e-modules, self-study time and a face-to-face session where you will have an opportunity to learn about management skills through practical activities, discussion and self-reflection.

The topics we will cover include
• What’s expected of managers?
• What skills and experience do managers need?
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Mentoring and coaching.
• Listening, communication and presentation skills.
• Diversity of the council and role profiles.
• Personal development, action planning and career development as an aspiring manager.

The programme will help you to build the foundation knowledge to support your next career steps.

Essential Information
Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 15 October 2025 09:30 - 16:30 Kingswood Civic Centre Map

Code: SGC/24/0628 Reasonable adjustments: a toolkit for managers (Self Study Course) SGC staff only

This is an online course for line managers that provides a practical guide to reasonable adjustments. Line managers are often the first person that an employee will discuss their requirements with and the content of this course will help you to feel confident in offering practical and sensitive support to employees.

To access the course click here.

Essential Information
Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 TBA 09:00 - 09:30 Online Learning Map