CMI Level 3 Principles of Management & Leadership (RQF)

This 6-day classroom based programme is aimed at anyone who supervises or manages a team to achieve clearly defined goals and objectives. You may be already in such a role or wish to prepare for this responsibility. The course content also provides the underpinning knowledge for the optional CMI Level 3 Principles of Management qualifications.

Course Overview

This is one of CMBD's most popular programmes and is run on a regular open-course basis at Hexgreave Hall (see further down the page for dates of the next programme) as well as being frequently provided on an in-house/bespoke basis for clients with a suitable cohort.

The 6-day programme (each day usually two or three weeks apart) is perfect for giving practicing or aspiring managers, team leaders, project managers and supervisors a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of getting the best out of themselves and others.

Candidates have the option of completing a CMI Level 3 qualification alongside the classroom courses. This is highly recommended on this Level 3 programme as it provides an opportunity to consider how to apply the skills and knowledge gained on the course to the real workplace. The best option is to start with the CMI Level 3 Award in our opinion. This requires a single assignment (we suggest Unit 302 'Managing a Team to Achieve Results') and the candidate is supported to complete the work required both on the course and with a personal tutor. Completion of the Award qualification allows the candidate to go on to the Certificate or Diploma later if they wish.

In summary, the benefits for individuals taking part in the programme include;

Thoroughly understanding their leadership and management role
Understanding how to get the best out of their team
Learning techniques for planning and decision making
Knowing how to put skills learned on the programme into practice
Gaining a nationally recognised qualification (optional)
The opportunity for peer based learning and discussion

The benefits to the organisation include;

A programme focused on workplace activity and improvement
People with the skill and knowledge to manage their own professional development
People with the self-awareness to lead and deliver results
Removal of leadership and management skill barriers to achieving objectives
People with the knowledge required to make a real difference

The video below gives a more comprehensive introduction to the programme and the optional Level 3 CMI qualifications. More detail on the qualification is provided in the syllabus in the Downloads section below.

Next Course

Dates	Jan 2025
Duration	6 Days
Level	3
Location	Hexgreave Hall, North Nottinghamshire

What You Will Learn

Each of the six workshops is self-contained and focuses on a particular management and leadership topic. This provides the underpinning knowledge required for the optional qualification as well as allowing the delegates to discuss and explore the various issues that are relevant to them. Indicative module content is outlined below for each of the six days of the programme.

Day 1

Leadership and Delegation

Understanding yourself - learning styles and communication preferences (Kolb & VAK)
The concept of leadership styles and techniques
Leadership v Management models (Hersey & Blanchard, McGregor, Tannenbaum & Schmidt et al)
Leadership in Action theory (John Adair)
Providing clear focus and direction to your team
Developing people through delegation
Effective delegation techniques

Day 2

Team Dynamics and Team Roles

What is a team and different types of team?
The characteristics of high performing teams
The stages of team development (Tuckman, Honey et al)
Identifying individual strengths and managing weaknesses
Team Role theory (Belbin et al)
Team working in practice
Managing individuals within the team

Day 3

Motivation and Negotiation

Motivation - through vision, mission and values?
What motivates people?
Motivation theories and concepts (Maslow, McGregor& Hertzburg et al)
People are complicated
Identifying team, individual and personal development areas and how to address them
Negotiation principles and process
Understanding the jargon
How to plan to succeed in negotiations

Day 4

Communication and Presentation Skills

What are the principles of good communication (Shannon & Weaver, Schramm et al)
Choosing the right channels of communication for your organisation
Team v individual communication issues
Barriers to effective communication and how to overcome them
Transactional Analysis (Berne)
Presentation skills and techniques
Preparation and delivery
Handling an audience an dealing with questions

Day 5

Time Management and Planning Skills

Introduction to Time Management
Are you Reactive or Pro-active?
The Priority Grid
What are your 'Time-Stealers' and how to deal with them?
Techniques for planning and prioritising
The concept of urgency v importance
The planning process
Assessing and dealing with risk in projects

Day 6

Performance Management

Managing team and individual performance
Discipline and grievance process versus counselling
Conducting a performance counselling session
The role of the appraisal and skill assessment
Coaching techniques and how to use them (GROW Model)

Who Should Attend

There are no specific entry level requirements for either the classroom based programme or the optional Level 3 CMI qualifications. We regularly have graduate management trainees from large businesses, individuals with some experience of supervising and managing but who have no previous formal training, people on the shop floor or people who have been identified as having the potential to move up.

Further information

The programme is provided for between six to twelve delegates and runs regularly on an open course basis at our Hexgreave Hall training suite. Open courses are excellent at providing additional peer group learning to the delegates. Coming into contact with people from different sectors, different types of organisation or business and with different levels of experience is a great way to enhance your learning.

As already mentioned, the programme days are two to three weeks apart (we skirt round bank holidays). This allows time for reflection and application and the time out of the workplace much easier to cope with operationally. In-house courses are flexible and can be delivered in your time-scale.

Open course days run from 09.30 to 16.00 each day and lunch is provided. Dress code is comfortable and casual and the setting of our training centre at Hexgreave Hall in North Nottinghamshire is magnificent being set in the middle of a thousand acre estate with its own deer herd (no poaching please!).

The CMI qualifications are also available as a Distance Learning option. Contact us for more information or see the Level 3 Distance Learning page.

Testimonials

"I have learnt a lot more than I expected to on the Level 3 course and have even had a key role in supporting the shift leaders and the senior team leaders with their Level 2 course. This has helped me not just as a leader but also as a person." Nathan Rawdon Shift Manager Polypipe Civils Ltd

“Delivered by Brent Warren, the course was very engaging and fun to be involved with. There were some very helpful reminders and tips around how best to motivate a team and to effectively manage time, which will definitely help me in my new Team Leader role.“ Rhys Wyborn Partner Geldards LLP

Course Tutors

Simone is a highly experienced professional HR practitioner, consultant and trainer. She designs and delivers HR, Customer Care and Leadership and Management training interventions to 'Blue Chip' companies, Public Sector organisations and SME’s across the UK.

Brent is the Director of Training at The Centre for Management & Business Development Ltd (CMBD). He is the lead tutor on the Level 7 and Level 5 management development programmes and his responsibilities include the development of the tutors and trainers as well as overseeing course content and quality.