When is a buddy, when is a boss? - building authority
At the EITT training course When a Buddy, When a Boss? participants will learn how to build authority in a team. The training addresses the topics of combining collegial and professional roles, motivating the team and managing conflicts, which contributes to more effective management.
Issues
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Crisis management
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Management through formal and informal authority
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Building effective leadership strategies
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Techniques of communication in the team
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Methods of motivating employees
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Resolving conflicts within the team
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Management styles and their adaptation
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Empowerment and delegation
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Coaching tools in management
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Boundaries in professional relationships
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Management 3.0
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Feedback culture
Benefits
- Practical mastery of techniques for building authority while maintaining good team relations
- To gain the ability to recognize situations that require a formal or informal approach in management
- Effective methods of motivation through constructive criticism and positive reinforcement
- Respond effectively in situations where employees try to take advantage of good relationships
- Identifying and managing conflict situations
- Methods for building long-term authority based on trust and professionalism
Who is this training for?
Prerequisites
- Minimum of one year experience in team or project management
- Basic knowledge of team management
- Experience in conducting team meetings
- Knowledge of the basic principles of business communication
Training program
Power versus authority - formal and informal leader
- Types of authority and their use
- Management 3.0 and empowerment
- Sources of authority - why should they listen to me?
- Module 2 - Management styles - adapting to the situation
- Relational leader or task leader? - leadership style test
- People orientation vs. task orientation - specifics of the situation
- Professional maturity of employees vs. optimal leadership style - can you delegate to everyone?
- Behaviors that build authority in the credibility dimension
- Module 3 - Rule Making
- Creating framework plans for cooperation
- Define vertical and horizontal communication rules
- Clear formulation of expectations
- Spheres of contact - setting the boundaries of functional safety
Day 2 Module 4 - Communication styles - how to communicate?
- Feedback culture - how to criticize and praise, strengthening relationships?
- Self-diagnosis of communication style - study of interpersonal influence fields
- Manager vs. team - what information to give to subordinates? - information sieve method
- Communicating unpopular decisions vs. maintaining authority
- Module 5 - Authority through motivation
- What are my team's needs and how do I effectively identify them?
- Individual employee needs - do you use privately obtained information? - Building trust boundaries
- Identifying employees' motivational anchors
- Basic errors of persuasion and communication of goals
- Module 6 - Fighting fires - conflict management
- Conflict mechanisms - identifying hotspots
- Sources of conflict in teams
- Conflict resolution - management styles in practice, case study
- Delegating responsibility and preventing conflicts - a study of communication and coaching tools
Delivery Methods
Online
- Convenience of participating from anywhere
- Interactive live sessions with trainer
- Materials available for 30 days
- No travel costs
On-site
- Direct contact with trainer and group
- Intensive hands-on workshops
- Networking with other participants
- Full focus on learning
Frequently asked questions
Who is the When is a buddy, when is a boss? - building authority training for?
This training is designed for professionals looking to develop skills in when is a buddy, when is a boss? - building authority. Required level: intermediate.
How long is the When is a buddy, when is a boss? - building authority training?
The training lasts 2. Available in online or on-site format.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes — every participant receives a completion certificate confirming acquired competencies. EITT holds ISO 9001 accreditation.
Can this training be conducted for a closed group?
Yes — we offer dedicated closed trainings for companies. We customize the program to your team's needs. Contact us for an individual quote.
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