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Core Skills Every Manager Should Master
For any manager, making the transition from being an individual contributor to a manager can be a dramatic shift.
Build the Skills That Make a Real Difference
When people leaders aren’t set up for success, it can take a real toll—think high staff turnover, low team morale, and not much getting done. More often than not, it’s because they haven’t had the chance to develop the core skills that great managers need.
Blanchard Management Essentials is a practical, down-to-earth leadership course designed for new or soon-to-be managers—as well as experienced leaders keen to brush up. You’ll learn how to build strong relationships, boost engagement, and help your team do their best work.
Management Training for New and Emerging Leaders
Blanchard Management Essentials takes the big ideas from The New One Minute Manager and brings them to life in a way that’s practical and easy to use. It’s spot-on for anyone new to managing people—or a great refresher if you’ve been doing it for a while and want to sharpen your skills.
This course helps leaders grow the confidence and capability to lead with heart and get results. You'll explore the mindset great managers bring to their work, the key conversations that make the biggest difference, and the essential communication skills needed to build trust, connection, and performance.
At the heart of the course is a simple, powerful model: The Four Core Conversations and Four Essential Skills—a go-to toolkit for leading people and managing performance effectively.
International research has revealed:
Research has revealed:
45% of managers feel that they lack the confidence to help team members develop necessary skills.(1)
26% of first-time managers feel they weren’t ready to lead others to begin with.(2)
75% of managers would like more training in how to be a good boss.(3)
Don’t rely on what was done to you or go on your instincts as it could potentially undermine morale and productivity. Apply the essential management skills to maximise achievement.
- Gartner, www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2019-09-18-gartner-says-45--of-managers-lack-confidence-to-help-
- Center for Creative Leadership, www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/first-time-managers-must-conquer-these-challenges/
- Fast Company, www.fastcompany.com/90550967/6-types-of-bad-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with-them
The Manager Training Advantage
Blanchard Management Essentials gives people leaders the tools to go from good to great. It’s all about helping managers lead with confidence—knowing how to set clear goals, give useful feedback, communicate well, and bring empathy into everyday conversations. When managers are equipped to lead well, the whole organisation lifts.
Get Results Sooner
Skip the trial and error—learn the core skills that set new managers up for success, fast.
Build the Right Skills
Great managers bring out the best in others. Learn how to guide, support, and empower your team to do amazing work.
Ease the Pressure
Help your people stay on top of workloads, grow their careers, and stay connected to the bigger picture.
Grow the Next Generation of Leaders
Gain leadership techniques that don’t just work now—they lay the foundation for long-term success.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today to explore how we can support you—or the leaders you work with—in developing the skills needed to manage people effectively and lead with confidence.
Whether you're looking for a proven, ready-to-deliver solution or a programme tailored to your organisation’s unique needs, we’re here to help you achieve lasting results.
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