Change Management: How to Prepare and Support your Team AND Principals of Successful Innovation; Turning Ideas into Action (Level 5)

About the course

Introduction:

Advance Your Career: Elevate Your Skills with Our Exclusive Management Course, especially for Grounds Managers.

Are you a Grounds Manager ready to take your career to new heights? Whether you're eyeing a Level 5 Apprenticeship, exploring higher education opportunities, or simply eager to enhance your expertise through CPD, our tailored training program is designed for you.

Join us for a dynamic session where we delve into two pivotal topics, one in the morning and another in the afternoon, meticulously crafted to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in your managerial role. Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your professional growth and unlock boundless possibilities in the field of grounds management."

Morning Session: How to Prepare and Support your Team

Afternoon Session: Principals of Successful Innovation. Turning Ideas into Action

What are the entry requirements?

No prerequisites necessary! Our training program is open to all, with content meticulously aligned with the Level 5 Apprenticeship National Standards. However, to fully harness the benefits, it's ideal to be operating at a level where you can readily engage with the material.

Are you a Head Greenkeeper, Golf Course Manager, or Head Groundsman? Congratulations! You're in the perfect position to maximize the advantages of this course. But don't fret if your job title doesn't match exactly – this course is designed to accommodate various roles and skill levels.

Seize the opportunity to propel your career forward with our comprehensive training, tailored to empower professionals like you to thrive in the world of grounds management."

What will the course involve?

Change Management: How to Prepare and Support your Team

Every team has its own culture which affects an organisation’s ability to compete and respond successfully to change. The organisation’s success or failure is dependent on that culture. The internal factors decide how your team moves forward and responds to its external environment.

Learning outcome

1. The principles of recruitment, appraisal, conflict, teamwork, staff co-ordination, supply chain management, performance management and the development of staff.

2. The different forms of communication (written, verbal, electronic) and evaluate the best solution for different circumstances.

3. The importance of personal and professional development of themselves and their team.

4. Ensure a strong work ethic including pride in work, attention to detail, integrity and good time management.

5. A clear and effective communicator who can use a variety of communication methods to give/receive information accurately and in a timely and positive manner.

6. Be able to spot the tell-tale signs of barriers to change.

7. Help others to understand the need for change & build trust in the team.

Principals of Successful Innovation; Turning Ideas into Action

A manager’s goal is to create a healthy environment which can produce conducive innovation. Innovation is a process that involves multiple activities to uncover new ways to do things. It’s the process of taking useful ideas and converting them into useful products, services, processes, or methods of operation.

Learning outcome

1. The importance of customer service to the business.

2. How to create a positive atmosphere.

3. The importance of good working relationships, the needs of others and equality and diversity of others in the workplace.

4. The different forms of communication (written, verbal, electronic) and evaluate the best solution for different circumstances.

5. Have a flexible, positive attitude to work.

6. Problem solving and effective decision making.

7. How to apply & deliver models to drive successful innovation.

8. How to measure & demonstrate the benefits.

9. Build trust & set clear goals whilst maintaining momentum.

This course will be taken into consideration by Myerscough College when applying for the Level 5 Apprenticeship in Golf Course Management as it is mapped against the apprenticeship standards.

Tea/ Coffee and lunch will be provided.

What other training programmes and progression opportunities are there?

This course is part of a suite of four Level Five short courses. These will be delivered at various sites across the country. If there are no dates and venues showing on the factsheet please check back at a later date as we are always adding new dates and venues. We are also offering a series of courses at Level Three.

If you are interested in hosting a training event at your club or course please email adultskills@myerscough.ac.uk

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Managing business stakeholders. How to communicate effectively (PM)

• Performance Management: How to Maximise Productivity (AM) How to create your own valuable golf course policy document (PM)