Simon Boucher discusses IMI's Diploma in Management.
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We have a long track record of developing new managers and supervisors in all kinds of organisations. We can custom design a programme for your organisation to make sure that all the things that are important to you are included in the programme design.
Our programmes for new managers and supervisors are practical and based on the real challenges faced by those who have recently become managers or those who are about to become managers.
We know that new managers develop best when they enjoy a strong start to the their first role in management, when they are well supported and when they know they can get answers to all the questions that arise in the first 100 days in the role.
Our programmes help to provide that strong start. We offer coaching and mentoring as part of our programme design to make sure managers get the support they need. And our knowledge centre remains a vital resource for managers after the programme has ended so that they can get the answers and tips they need to succeed early in their management lives.
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