All Acas events in the South East region

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23 April 2024
09:30 - 16:00 Nearly Full
Management training for developing managers



This event will focus on the key skills needed to be an effective manager.

Exploring management styles and leadership techniques, we will address the importance of leading and motivating, as well as focusing on change management and having difficult conversations. We will also cover bullying, harassment, and performance issues.
This event is nearly full

Gatwick
28 May 2024
09:30 - 16:00
Management training for developing managers



This event will focus on the key skills needed to be an effective manager.

Exploring management styles and leadership techniques, we will address the importance of leading and motivating, as well as focusing on change management and having difficult conversations. We will also cover bullying, harassment, and performance issues.


Southampton
30 May 2024
09:30 - 16:00 Full
Management training for new managers



It can be tough moving into management for the first time. This event will help prepare you for your new role.

You will learn about the role of a line manager, effective communication skills, managing absence and discipline and grievance issues, as well gaining an understanding of relevant employment law.
This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Reading
11 June 2024
09:30 - 16:00
Having difficult conversations

Practical guidance, with role play activities, on how to handle difficult conversations with employees

One of the most challenging parts of managing performance is initiating conversations around sensitive topics.  Managers who avoid difficult conversations risk undermining their own position and potentially losing credibility with staff.

Addressing sensitive and emotive issues, such as bullying and poor performance, in a balanced, calm and consistent way is a valued skill. Utilising this skill in the workplace can help promote productivity, employee engagement and lead to an overall better managed workforce.

This event will provide you with practical and effective techniques to confidently plan and conduct difficult conversations with staff. 

You will also have opportunity to immerse yourself, within a safe role-play environment, to gain hands on experience of how to manage discussion around a range of uncomfortable subjects, including personality clashes, discipline and dismissal.



Gatwick
1 August 2024
09:30 - 16:00
Managing discipline and grievance



The law requires employers to act reasonably in their discipline of employees and in dealing with grievances. Poorly handled processes can lead to unnecessary and costly employment tribunals.

This practical full day event will provide you with detailed knowledge, skills and techniques to effectively manage and conduct employee discipline and grievance procedures within your workplace.


Gatwick
14 August 2024
09:30 - 16:00
Management training for new managers



It can be tough moving into management for the first time. This event will help prepare you for your new role.

You will learn about the role of a line manager, effective communication skills, managing absence and discipline and grievance issues, as well gaining an understanding of relevant employment law.


Southampton
28 August 2024
09:30 - 16:00
Management training for developing managers



This event will focus on the key skills needed to be an effective manager.

Exploring management styles and leadership techniques, we will address the importance of leading and motivating, as well as focusing on change management and having difficult conversations. We will also cover bullying, harassment, and performance issues.


Reading
23 September 2024
09:30 - 16:30 Full
Certificate in internal workplace mediation (CIWM)



This course provides training and accreditation for you to:

  • Become an internal mediator in your workplace
  • Gain accreditation if you are already a workplace mediator 
  • Develop better conflict management and interpersonal skills for day to day relationship management 

The course consists of 5 units and will take place over 5 days. 

The dates are:

  • Monday 23rd September 2024 - Friday 27th September 2024 9:30am to 4:30pm each day.
This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Farnborough