​Brief Description


Most managers do not usually have problems managing a small number of staff where they could monitor and direct the staff activities and performance personally. However, as the managers go up the ladder and the number of people they manage becomes larger, they start facing management challenges as they no longer can direct, supervise, control and evaluate each of the team members personally. Instead, this now has to be done through other people. Many a times, the line between micro-managing and completely losing control can be blurry.

​Take-Away


Participants will:

• Understand the underlying key features and dynamics of large teams
• Learn about challenges in managing large teams and some useful tips in dealing with them
• Learn to develop goals, plans and actions across all teams albeit with different focus and functionality in order to deliver all-round  

  success to the organization​





Participants



Leaders or soon-to-be leaders of large teams (especially those that are of multiple functions/ discipline).  Circa 15 people.



Methodology/ Duration



Classroom-based using a combination of lecture, discussion, break-out groups, home assignments and simulation activities. Typical duration is 2 days

Key Contents


• Dynamics of large teams and challenges in managing one
• Key tools in managing large teams
• Goal setting and action planning
• Managing performance
• Managing “conflicts” due to different functional goals
• Managing multiple stakeholders and matrix reporting
• Building engagement