Managing & Developing Resources

This topic covers many areas, so we have picked out a few key topics so you can see the kind of programme we can offer your organisation. Please do get in touch to discuss your requirements. Our full programme range is available here.

Finance for non finance managers

This programme is designed to give team leaders and managers who are new to financial management a simple, yet effective introduction into the world of costs and budgets. Using practical examples, delegates will be able to see how their actions and decisions can make a difference to the bottom line. By the end of the programme, delegates will be able to:

• Monitor the variances between budget and actual
• Read, interpret and use cost statements to make effective decisions
• Identify areas where costs can be reduced
• Manage budgets and contribute to their revision

How can you access this course?

• It can be delivered as a 1, 2 or 3 day in-company programme depending on the breadth of development required

Project management for non project managers

This programme is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of managing projects as required by a practising or potential middle manager. By the end of the programme, delegates will be able to:

• Plan, communicate, conduct, monitor and evaluate a project within the organisation using project management tools and techniques
• Evaluate their own ability to manage a project

How can you access this course?

• It can be delivered as a 1, 2 or 3 day in-company programme depending on the breadth of development required

Facilities management

This programme is suitable for practising or potential middle managers who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of facilities management. By the end of the programme, delegates will be able to develop a facilities management plan that includes:

• The range of people likely to work within, or visit the organisation
• Legal obligations and insurance requirements
• Location of premises, planning, access, size and cost factors
• Adequacy and maintenance of heating, lighting, ventilation and other internal facilities and equipment
• Health, safety and environmental issues
• Effects of premises and facilities on the organisation's image
• Security measures for premises, contents and users, including protection from malicious attack
• Hiring out of accommodation/equipment

How can you access this course?

• It can be delivered as a 1, 2 or 3 day in-company programme depending on the breadth of development required

Understanding financial management

This programme is targeted at practising or potential middle managers and will develop their knowledge and understanding of financial management. By the end of the programme, delegates will be able to:

• Understand finance within the context of an organisation
• Understand the value of management accounting
• Understand budgets for the management of their own area of operation

How can you access this course?

• It can be delivered as a 1, 2 or 3 day in-company programme depending on the breadth of development required

Questions?

If you would like to learn more about this programme or any of our leadership and management solutions, please send us a message here, email info@people-development-team.com or call us on 01920 485569.