Leadership and Management

This e-module introduces new managers to council culture, practices, policies, and support. It covers management expectations, serving as a refresher for experienced managers. The course takes about an hour, with 90 minutes recommended for a thorough review.

This e-module introduces reasonable adjustments, explaining their purpose, applicability, and examples of good practice at the council. It also covers the importance of aligning with the social model of disability and the council's ambition for disability equality.

This one-day course is for council managers. It covers the council’s recruitment guide and process from beginning to end. You will consider criteria for posts, advertising options, how to identify appropriate selection processes, shortlisting and preparing for interviews.

This e-module explains the processes, legislation, and good practice around the recruitment and induction of staff. All council managers are required to complete this and the one-day training course before they recruit.

This 5.5 day course for first line or middle managers covers the knowledge and skills needed as a manager. It is delivered through face to face and online training, psychometric assessment, 360 review, individual reflection, skills practice, and e-learning.

This e-module looks at how to build partnerships successfully within the council. It gives you the opportunity to reflect on your own experiences of partnership-working and introduces you to the skills and competencies needed to create better partnerships.

This e-module covers key management skills: people, finance, information, time, and change. You'll gain a better understanding of managing people, providing quality service, financial management, information processes, and effective time management.

In this e-module we introduce the concept of stakeholders and their influence on your team's work. We explain how to map stakeholders using a Power/Interest grid and discuss factors to consider when managing stakeholders in the council environment.

This e-module explores your role in leading change, addressing the strategic and operational forces driving change within the organisation. It delves into the psychology of change and how to work with individuals and stakeholders to effectively implement change.

This e-module provides an overview of managing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in teams. It builds on the EDI awareness course, offering tips and tools to challenge inequality and create an inclusive workplace.

This e-module explains the importance of managing team mental health and wellbeing. It defines mental health, stress, and wellbeing, and offers strategies and resources to enhance management practices.

In this e-module you will learn to use a learning needs analysis to identify gaps in knowledge, skills, and attitudes. You'll also learn how to create SMART development plans and understand potential barriers to development.

This e-module provides guidance on how to help new starters, or people taking on new roles, to learn in the workplace. Whether you are a manager or peer, the practical tips will help make the process more productive.

In this course we’ll cover the council’s employee performance management procedures, consider the principles, benefits and responsibilities associated with performance management, and the key techniques and skills to help you manage performance effectively.

This e-module explains how to get the most from the PDPR process, aligning individual performance with council objectives. It helps you motivate and support your team, ensuring they perform well and develop skills annually.

This practical one-day course is for South Gloucestershire Council managers. It explains the council’s PDPR process, how to make PDPRs meaningful and engaging, how to set performance and development objectives, conversation techniques, and equalities.