Manage People Effectively
People are your greatest asset, yet the latest data from the AIM 2024 Leadership Survey shows that 75% of employees have left a previous job role because of a poor leader or manager. The research is clear; managers who have high emotional intelligence improve productivity, adapt to change more easily and have increased engagement in their teams.
The Manage People Effectively short course guides you through what it means to think, feel, and perform as a people leader. Throughout the course, you will develop the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to lead workplace teams successfully. With a focus on contemporary leadership practices, you will learn how to be an authentic role model, manage teams for optimal performance, handle common workplace challenges with confidence, and unlock your full potential as a leader.
Is this course right for you?
If your role requires you to understand how to effectively manage people as a vital organisational asset, this is an essential course for managers and business leaders like you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course you’ll be able to:
- Role-model key behaviours through enhanced self-awareness and self-management
- Communicate effectively, think intentionally and lead with integrity
- Develop leadership attributes, qualities and essential capabilities
- Apply emotional intelligence skills for both work and life
- Engage with, develop and facilitate high performing teams
- Manage challenges and promote productive workplace relationships
Upcoming Courses
Upcoming Virtual Courses
Team Training
The Manage People Effectively Short Course can be delivered as Group Training to ensure consistency, alignment, and immediate application in your workplace.
Bring your team together for a shared learning experience that delivers stronger engagement and a cost-effective, scalable solution for upskilling your workforce.
Delivery Modes
On-Campus Workshop – 3 days face-to-face workshops
The benefits of studying in a classroom setting include being able to share first-hand experiences, ideas and questions with peers and our expert facilitators. You’ll study alongside like-minded people and strengthen your network.
Unless otherwise noted, AIM's On-Campus Short Courses begin promptly at 9:00 am and finish no later than 5:00 pm (Local Time).
Virtual Classroom - 3 days of virtual sessions
Utilising highly accessible digital capabilities, virtual classrooms provide the benefits of live learning — working with peers, asking questions with immediate answers from facilitators, and stimulating deeper discussions — with the flexibility of online learning.
AIM's Virtual Short Courses begin at 9:00 am and finish no later than 5:00 pm (AEDT/AEST).
Contextualising training engagements for your industry or organisation maximises relevance and increases the transfer of learning into the workplace. Develop team cohesion and achieve your specific business objectives through a shared, in-house learning solution.
AIM’s experienced learning designers develop both accredited and unaccredited learning engagements to build the critical competencies you need for success. Join over 500 organisations creating compelling and engaging AIM tailored learning solutions for industries including Government, Health, Financial Services, Mining, Manufacturing, Construction and more.
Learn it. Earn it.
Share it.
By completing AIM’s Manage People Effectively course, you will receive a certificate to recognise the high standard of learning and skill development you have attained. Print your certificate or share it electronically to demonstrate your ever-growing value to employers and peers.
Course Video Overview
This overview video provides a clear introduction to Manage People Effectively, outlining the key learning outcomes, structure, and practical benefits.
It’s designed to help you understand how the program will support your professional development and contribute to your success.
Other Information
Payment Options
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to attending the training. Payment options we offer include:
- Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Amex)
- Direct Deposit (EFT)
- Purchase Order
- Payment Plan - zipMoney
All students receive:
- Comprehensive course notes
- Free access to 3 x Online Short Courses valued at $4,215:
On-campus students receive:
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Internet access
- Please advise AIM when booking if you have any dietary or accessibility requests.
Virtual students will require the following:
- Computer or mobile device
- An internet connection (broadband/4G+ recommended)
- Speakers and a microphone
- A webcam
Our Facilitators
AIM facilitators are experienced practitioners with a robust mix of academic and practical expertise. We believe the education of the future managers of Australia to be a highly important task.
Who is better placed to teach the art and science of management than those with current, daily real-world experience?
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