In October, a refreshed Leader and Manager Essentials programme is being launched for staff, aiming to enhance the skills and knowledge of those who: 

• are new to the role of people leader or manager with little or no previous in-depth experience of leading and managing teams and individuals 

• aspire to be a leader or manager 

• would like to refresh their skills and knowledge 

The purpose is to provide participants with development around leader and manager behaviours and become equipped with the fundamental tools and techniques to effectively lead and manage individuals or teams within the university. 

Why has the programme been refreshed? 

Earlier this year, the Sussex Leader and Manager Competency Framework was developed, outlining the important leadership and management principles expected at Sussex, and the everyday competencies which underpin them. The Programme has been redeveloped to align with the new competencies and support staff on their journey to become effective leaders and managers. 

Leader and Manager Essentials workshops: 

• Being a Leader and Manager at Sussex – Introduction 

• Building Trust and Psychological Safety in Teams  

• Effective Delegation 

• Giving and Receiving Feedback Effectively  

• Motivating and Engaging Teams 

• Coaching as a Manager 

• How to have difficult conversations 

• Introduction to Managing Change 

You can attend modules individually or join all the modules. 

There will also be some new modules coming soon, for example:   

• Understanding Finance, Budget Management and Commercial Awareness 

• Making Informed decisions 

• Introduction to Strategy 

• Supporting the Wellbeing of your Staff
  

Further resources for Leaders and Managers: 

• The Digital Guide for New Line Managers has key information about being a line manager at Sussex. 

• The Onboarding New Employees Digital Pack is a comprehensive guide for line managers responsible for overseeing new staff inductions. 

• Leadership and management webpages 

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