Do Your Managers Need Leadership Skills Training?

All businesses today recognise the importance of good management that is based on firm and basic management skills-but how are these managers taught what are good leadership skills? Previously before the advent of training courses managers were expected to know the principles of good management and practise them with little in the way of assessment or training to ensure that all managers met certain standards. This would inevitably lead to inconsistencies in how leadership was practised and also result in poor practises being the norm-something which is not acceptable in the workplace of today.

If a business wants to have the best management and team leaders it is vital that they all possess excellent leadership skills such as the ability to work with people, to motivate others, provide negative and positive feedback, encourage their teams to strive for their targets as well as other aspects of the role. These are attributes that are not always inherent in a person and in order to provide a management structure that is positive and objective lead leader skills training can be a huge benefit.
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Foundations of Supervision Training (Mobile, AL)

Mobile Technical Institute presents Foundations of Supervision, a Success Seminar Series management track class, on August 15 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the MTI campus in Mobile, AL. In today’s highly competitive and fast changing business environment, successful managers understand the importance of continuing to improve their supervisory and coaching skills throughout their careers.  MTI’s in-depth management training seminars are designed to provide new and seasoned managers with practical skills and knowledge that can be applied on the job. 

Focusing on practical training for managers and other professionals, Foundations of Supervision emphasizes both the procedural and human aspects of effective management.  Topics covered in this supervisory training seminar include: planning, budgeting, resource allocation, delegating, scheduling, staffing, training, employee motivation, human resources, meeting productivity, and other important managerial skills. 

Seating is limited. The class fee is $99, and preregistration is required. To reserve your seat or to request additional information, call 251-478-6848 or e-mail .  Continuing Education Credit is available for a wide variety of professional occupations, including PHR/SPHR HR professionals (strategic credit) and Alabama social workers, nurses, and nursing home administrators. 

See www.mobiletechwebsite.com for a complete schedule of upcoming management training and other seminars.  MTI also provides on-site corporate training services as well as speakers for conferences and association meetings. If you’re not in the Mobile, AL area and you’d like information on bringing this seminar to your company or association, call 251-478-6848.

Leadership Basics Training Seminar

Mobile Technical Institute presents Leadership Basics, a Success Seminar Series workshop, on Friday, June 6 from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm at the MTI training center in Mobile, AL. 

Management and leadership are two entirely different things. Many people function as supervisors without exhibiting the traits the position them as leaders with their staff members and peers within their organizations. Leadership is an intangible quality, yet it is key component of professional success. Learn more about the nature of effective leadership, leadership styles, personality types, servant leadership, and the role of power and influence.

Seating is limited and pre-registration is required.  Seminar cost is $50.00.  Continuing Education Credit is available for a variety of professional and healthcare professions, including Alabama nurses, nursing home administrators and HRCI (PHR/SPHR, strategic hours).  Call 251-478-6848 or e-mail for more information or to register. 

To see a complete schedule of upcoming seminars, see ww.mobiletechnicalinstitute.com.  MTI also provides on-site training. If you’re not in the Mobile, AL area and you’d like information on bringing this seminar to your company or association, call 251-478-6848.