Managing People
SIGTA’s Managing People course is designed to support supervisors, team leaders and section leaders who are new to people management or have had no formal training in this area. Moving from a technical or specialist role into a leadership position can present a steep learning curve, and this two-day course provides the practical skills and confidence needed to manage individuals and teams effectively.
Course Overview
This course introduces the core principles of people management and leadership, focusing on the practical challenges faced by new and developing managers. Delegates explore how to motivate individuals, communicate effectively and build strong, productive teams. The course also addresses common people management issues such as handling conflict, delivering feedback and overcoming barriers to communication.
Training combines discussion, practical exercises and real workplace examples, allowing delegates to practise key skills in a supportive environment. The course can be delivered at SIGTA’s training centre in Shoreham or onsite with sufficient delegates, ensuring learning is relevant and transferable to everyday management situations.
During this course you will learn
- Essential people management and leadership skills
- How to inspire, reward and motivate individuals
- How to identify and nurture talent within your team
- Building individuals into effective teams
- The importance of clear and effective communication
- Setting personal and team objectives
- Delivering constructive feedback with confidence
- Identifying different strengths within your team
- Overcoming barriers to communication
- Practising assertiveness and active listening skills
- Handling conflict and difficult behaviours appropriately
- How to motivate, manage and lead individuals and teams
- Supporting teams to meet objectives and deliver results
This course is ideal for supervisors, team leaders and section leaders who are new to managing people or who want to build confidence and capability in their leadership role.
Your course will be delivered by a SIGTA tutor with experience in leadership development and people management, using a supportive and practical teaching style.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the courses suitable for those with little management experience?
Yes. Courses are suitable for individuals new to supervisory or management responsibilities, as well as those looking to refresh or improve existing skills. Content is structured to support learning at different experience levels.
Do the courses include practical exercises?
Yes. Courses include discussions, real workplace examples and practical activities to help delegates build confidence and apply learning immediately. Exercises are designed to reflect common people management and leadership situations.
Are these courses accredited?
Business training courses are SIGTA‑delivered professional development programmes rather than externally accredited qualifications. They are based on recognised leadership, communication and management best practice and focus on practical workplace application.
Where is business training delivered?
Training is delivered at SIGTA’s training centre in Shoreham, with many courses also available onsite for organisations with sufficient delegate numbers. Onsite delivery allows content to be tailored to your teams, objectives and workplace challenges.
Who are business training courses suitable for?
Business training courses are suitable for supervisors, team leaders, managers and employees who support others in the workplace. Courses are designed for both new and developing leaders, as well as experienced staff who want to strengthen their people management, communication or training skills.
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SIGTA delivers practical, engaging training supported by experienced instructors who understand the challenges of workplace learning. The course focuses on real world application, providing trainers with the skills needed to deliver consistent, high quality training.
Why Choose SIGTA
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SIGTA delivers practical, engaging training supported by experienced instructors who understand the challenges of workplace learning.
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Courses focus on real world application, providing trainers with the skills needed to deliver consistent, high quality training.
Aligned to National Standards
Our business courses are designed around recognised best practice, giving learners the confidence, skills and knowledge to apply what they learn effectively in the workplace.
Our Commitment to Quality
SIGTA upholds strict quality standards across all training, with ongoing instructor development and continuous course evaluation to ensure reliable, high-quality training you can trust.
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SIGTA’s primary training centre in Shoreham‑by‑Sea offers a modern, well‑equipped environment for professional business learning.
With dedicated training spaces, breakout areas and on‑site support, learners benefit from structured, practical sessions designed to support effective learning and real‑world application.