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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysMST010

Training on Management Skills

Master management skills, leadership, team building, and strategic planning. Develop the skills to lead your team to success and drive organizational growth.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

In today's fast-paced business environment, effective management skills are essential for driving team performance and achieving organizational goals. This course equips participants with the necessary tools, techniques, and confidence to enhance their management capabilities. Participants  will gain practical insights into leadership styles, team dynamics, decision-making processes, and performance management. By the end of the course, participants will be better prepared to tackle challenges, inspire their teams, and contribute to the success of their organizations.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Managers and Supervisors
  • Team Leaders
  • Executives and Business Owners
  • Human Resources Professionals
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand various management styles and their impact on team performance.
  • Develop effective communication skills for better team engagement.
  • Apply decision-making techniques to solve complex problems.
  • Implement strategies for motivating and managing team dynamics.
  • Master the art of performance management and feedback delivery.
  • Design action plans for personal and professional development as managers.
Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Foundations of Management Excellence

  • Defining customer success and aligning with organizational vision
  • Building a continuous improvement mindset
  • Empowering teams for high performance
  • Identifying stakeholders and mapping expectations
  • Establishing clear success criteria for teams
  • Transitioning from expert to effective manager
  • Managing high-performing and experienced teams
  • Developing and adapting a personal management model
  • Case Study: Transition challenges from technical expert to manager
  • Practical: Developing a personal management framework and stakeholder map

Module 2: Managing with Emotional Intelligence (EI)

  • Core interpersonal and communication skills
  • Applying emotional intelligence in leadership
  • Managing relationships and workplace dynamics
  • Responding effectively in critical situations
  • Leading by example through EI
  • Case Study: Leadership failure due to poor emotional intelligence
  • Practical: Applying EI techniques in workplace scenarios

Module 3: Motivating Individuals for High Performance

  • Identifying and avoiding common demotivators
  • Leveraging effective motivators
  • Understanding individual needs and expectations
  • Addressing generational differences in the workplace
  • Developing and implementing motivational strategies
  • Case Study: Low team performance due to poor motivation strategies
  • Practical: Designing a tailored team motivation plan

Module 4: Delegation & Performance Management

  • Principles and techniques of effective delegation
  • Building trust and partnership within teams
  • Aligning goals and leveraging individual strengths
  • Continuous performance management and appraisal
  • Coaching, feedback, and performance improvement strategies
  • Case Study: Delegation failures impacting team productivity
  • Practical: Creating a delegation and performance management plan

Module 5: Management Style & Effective Implementation

  • Developing a personal management style
  • Building adaptable and high-performing teams
  • Implementing management strategies and goals
  • Overcoming organizational challenges
  • Enhancing communication using structured goal frameworks
  • Case Study: Successful leadership transformation through adaptive management
  • Practical: Creating a personal leadership and implementation action plan
Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Stronger leadership and decision-making within teams

  • Improved employee performance and productivity

  • Enhanced collaboration and workplace culture

  • Better alignment of team goals with organizational objectives

Individual Impact

  • Improved leadership and people management skills

  • Greater confidence in handling team challenges

  • Enhanced decision-making and problem-solving abilities

  • Practical strategies to inspire and motivate teams

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

Key skills include effective communication, delegation, performance management, conflict resolution, and the ability to motivate and coach a team.

Course finder

Find the right course for you

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Management Skills in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.