Manager as Leader and Influencer
Course commences 26 February 2024
Become an effective mine manager with field-proven insights
Quick facts
 Duration |
 Delivery |
 Course Type |
 2024 IntakeS |
 PD Hours |
 Language |
20 hours
|
100% online |
Short course |
26 February
|
Up to 20 |
English |
Course overview
From leading teams across remote sites to 24 hour operations, the resources sector offers unique challenges for leaders, underpinned by continuous change, pressure to perform and complex corporate expectations. Reduce the stress of people management while you gain the the skills and frameworks to be an exceptional team leader with the Manager as Leader and Influencer short course. This course has been developed by leaders with field-proven experience building and leading teams successfully in the resources sector.
Gain the essential knowledge you need to successfully lead a team in mining:
Critical skills and obligations as a manager
- Your ethical obligations as a manager, and the risks of unethical behaviour
- Translating corporate expectations and communicating them to your team
People management tools to unlock high performance
- Performance coaching to enable success
- Influence at all levels of the business to create positive change
- Skills for team morale and engagement, including the right leadership behaviours to use in different contexts and cultures
- Lead performance feedback discussions effectively
Tools and frameworks to support your path to success
- Frameworks for continuous improvement as a leader, including reflecting on your performance and asking for feedback from others
- Manager’s toolbox of productivity techniques and tools, including delegating, managing your energy and time
This course is part of the Mine Operations Manager Core Skills series, designed to support new, aspiring and established leaders develop the skills to lead successful teams and operations in the mining industry.
Enrolments now open
Save 10% until 15 December 2023. Use early bird code EB10.
Learning objectives
- Examine and design a personal leadership identity based on values and understand how that impacts your language and behaviour
- Explain the ethical obligations of managers and the risks associated with unethical behaviour
- Identify how you communicate key messages that cascade down from chain of command and how that affects people’s morale, engagement levels and business performance
- Discuss tools available and implement techniques to be a more productive manager who can delegate, coach for performance and have difficult performance conversations
- Compare differences and practice flexible communication styles in various contexts, considering different cultures and over distance, e.g., site and head office.
- Recognise how to enhance the quality of your relationships and your ability to influence others to create business results and create cohesive supportive cultures where people feel appreciated
- Explain what culture is, and the link between strategy and structure
- Outline the requirements for superior team performance, to ensure that everyone has a personal sense of purpose, and value.
Course structure
The five-week course is a collaborative, hands-on online learning experience, taking learners approximately 20 hours to complete. Please note the live sessions are not mandatory, the virtual classroom will be recorded and available on the same day for participants who are unable to attend the live events.
Course content includes:
- Live virtual classroom (with replay available)
- Additional resources and readings (case studies, videos, articles)
- Workplace activities and peer discussions
- Group discussion forums
- Learning activities in the form of short test questions
Who should attend?
• Established leaders looking for a refresher for getting the most from their teams
• Senior specialists preparing to step into future leadership opportunities
Course pricing
Earn digital credentials
Showcase your studies, validate your knowledge
Verify your new skills and knowledge with a digital badge that you can add to your LinkedIn profile, email signature, intranet, or any other online account.
Your badge links to a detailed outline of the course, showcasing and validating your new skills in a format that employers and colleagues can easily access and trust. You can also choose to download a personalised certificate.
Enrolments now open
Save 10% until 15 December 2023. Use early bird code EB10.
Course facilitator
All programs have been developed in consultation with leading organisations in the mining industry, subject matter experts and community leaders to ensure you gain the latest knowledge and develop relevant skills to accelerate your career.
Melanie McCarthy
Principal - Melanie McCarthy Mentor
Throughout her career, Mel has worked in over ten different mine sites, both site and FIFO, producing six different commodities. Her expertise is primarily focused on underground mining and includes negotiating offtake contracts internationally. Mel has also served as a non-executive director for more than ten years.
Mel cares deeply about supporting individuals to become exceptional leaders and is a certified executive coach.