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Managing People With Confidence

A practical series of management workshops designed to help new and developing managers feel confident handling everyday people management challenges – including those created by digital and hybrid ways of working. 

The course is provided by Suffolk New College and held at our exciting new Stowmarket Innovation Gateway training centre. 

Feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or out of your depth as a manager? 

Managing People with Confidence helps new and developing managers feel more capable and in control when dealing with everyday people challenges. 

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Programme overview

Managing People with Confidence supports new, aspiring and accidental managers to build practical skills they can use straight away at work. The programme focuses on the real challenges managers face day to day, such as communicating clearly, delegating work effectively, handling difficult conversations with confidence, and managing pressure and expectations in busy workplaces. 

 

  • Individual workshop prices: £60 per person

Programme format

  • Half‑day workshops (3 hours) 
  • Delivered as AM, PM or evening sessions 
  • Workshops can be taken individually or as part of a full pathway 
  • Practical, interactive delivery with real‑world, digitally relevant scenarios 
  • Aligned to CMI Level 3 Management & Leadership standards

Four great workshops to choose from

Building Confidence in Your First Role

New to management and wondering if you’re doing it “right”? This workshop helps you get clear on what’s expected of you, recognise your strengths, and tackle the common confidence blockers that show up in your first leadership role. You’ll explore emotional intelligence, strengths, and mindset tools to build confidence and create a clear personal leadership plan you can use straight away. 

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