CIPD launches a new certificate focusing on the skills needed to manage people

Many people are promoted into management jobs because of their knowledge and technical skills. But are they really equipped to manage, or do they need more development? Research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) suggests that lots of UK managers are failing to do an effective job. Almost half of employees (43%) are dissatisfied with the relationship with their line manager, while one-third of employees (30%) say they rarely or never get feedback on their performance.

The CIPD have launched a new certificate, Managing People, to equip managers with the practical skills needed to lead teams successfully, improve performance and contribute to business. It is designed to offer managers the opportunity to improve their personal performance as well as develop their line management skills. The CIPD also have a team that can work with individual organisations to develop a tailored in-house certificate programme for line managers.

Mike Emmott, CIPD Employee Relations Adviser, says: ìPoor management skills leave staff feeling disengaged and can damage productivity levels in businesses. Getting people to turn up for work is the easy bit. Managers and team leaders need to know how to engage staff, manage performance, deal with problems and lead teams if they are to make a real contribution to the business.î

The CIPD also offer a range of other short courses and certificates. These include:

Recruitment and Selection Skills
Women in Leadership
Grievance, Discipline and Dismissals
Positive Influencing Skills
Career Coaching

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