Managing People

  • Start date: 5 Oct 2026
  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Location: Virtual
  • Investment: €1200
  • Open

Course Overview

Most managers are promoted because they’re good at their job. Few are taught how to get the best from other people.

Whether you’re managing a new team, leading experienced colleagues or influencing stakeholders across the organisation, your success increasingly depends on your ability to communicate, motivate and develop others.

On this highly practical two-day programme, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what drives human behaviour and learn how to adapt your leadership approach to different personalities and situations.

Through your personalised DiSC profile, real-world scenarios and practical roleplay exercises, you’ll develop the confidence to delegate effectively, coach performance, navigate difficult conversations and manage conflict constructively.

You’ll leave with practical tools you can apply immediately to build stronger relationships, improve team performance and lead people more effectively.

You will learn how to:

  • Adapt your communication style to different personalities
  • Motivate and engage people more effectively
  • Delegate with confidence and accountability
  • Use coaching techniques to develop capability
  • Handle difficult conversations constructively
  • Manage conflict before it impacts performance

Just for your team

Every programme in our full suite of short programmes can be delivered exclusively to your staff. If you have 10 or more participants for a specific programme, we can partner with you to deliver it on our campus or at a location of your choice.

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Programme Highlights

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Psychology
Understand the ‘why’ behind human behaviour. Take a deep dive into human dynamics and discover the power of psychological safety and trust.
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Participant Feedback
98% of respondents on Managing People said that they were confident that they could apply the skills and ideas learnt on the programme.
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Leverage Relationships
Influence and lead those around you. Improve your interpersonal skills at any level and get more from your working relationships, whether they are in person or remote.
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Conflict Resolution
Deal with difficult situations. Develop your understanding of how to manage those around you, both in person and remotely, and how not to manage them.

Programme Faculty

Colm Finnegan is an experienced business coach, facilitator and leadership development expert with over 25 years’ experience helping people leaders elevate performance and engagement. He works with organisations to build practical leadership behaviours and create environments where teams can thrive. Colm leads and facilitates leadership programmes that focus on strengthening managerial skills, effective communication, and people performance. He is known for his practical, people-centred approach to learning and development.

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