Practical Manager Training: Five Essential Leadership Competencies

Build the practical skills to lead people with greater confidence, clarity and consistency

Managers are expected to communicate clearly, navigate conflict, manage competing priorities, delegate effectively and solve problems—often without receiving practical training in how to do these things well.

This new, hands-on Manager Training programme focuses on the five core competencies managers need to lead productive teams and create better workplace outcomes.

What the Training Covers

Participants will develop practical capability in:

• Communication

• Conflict resolution

• Time management

• Delegation

• Problem solving

Each module includes practical tools, workplace examples, useful templates and guided reflection. Participants will not simply learn leadership concepts—they will identify how to apply them within their own roles, teams and workplace situations.

Who Is This Training For?

This programme is suitable for:

• Current managers

• Recently appointed managers

• Team leaders moving into management

• Emerging leaders preparing for greater responsibility

• Experienced managers wanting to strengthen their core leadership skills

What Participants Will Gain

By the end of the session, participants will have greater confidence and practical tools to:

• Communicate expectations clearly

• Address workplace conflict constructively

• Prioritise important work and manage time effectively

• Delegate with greater clarity and accountability

• Approach workplace problems with confidence

• Lead their teams with greater consistency

• Apply their learning immediately in the workplace

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026
Time: 12:00 pm
Duration: Up to five hours
Venue: Marlborough Chamber of Commerce, Level 1, 6–8 Scott Street, Blenheim
Investment: Special launch price of $155 + GST per person
Session size: Minimum 12 participants | Maximum 16 participants

Places are intentionally limited to create an interactive environment where participants can discuss real workplace situations, ask questions and receive practical guidance.

Course Objective

To equip managers and emerging leaders with the practical skills, confidence and clarity required to communicate effectively, manage workplace challenges and lead productive teams.

Every participant will leave with practical tools and actions they can apply immediately within their workplace.

Reserve Your Place

Register your interest or secure a place for yourself or a member of your team at paul@effectiveinfluence.com

Organisations may also enquire about sending several participants or arranging a dedicated workplace session.