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About This Event

People Management Skills training is scheduled for King's Lynn Innovation Centre on 16 September 2026 starting at 08:15. The session targets those new to people management including owners and senior management teams. Entry is free.

Anyone new to people management including owner/ managers and senior management team.

Event details

This workshop introduces owners of small businesses and managers to the basic skills needed to effectively manage and gain the best from their employees including individual performance, communication and delegation.

The workshop provides an understanding of how individual employee needs relate to the business. It provides tools to help manage individuals and encourages a more proactive and innovative approach to your role. The day will support you, and in turn, your employees, in ensuring everyone is moving in the right direction towards achieving the goals, objectives and ultimately the overall business vision.

Aims of the workshop

To look at a more strategic approach to management

Involving and sharing the strategic plan with employees

Helping employees understand where they fit into the plan

Recognising the differences and similarities between leadership and management

Recognising different styles of management

Identifying the ingredients that bring about high performance

To understand the importance of effective communication and the need for performance feedback

To explore the need for performance management

Managing challenging attitudes

Recognising the importance and benefits of delegating

Pre-course work

Completing a brief pre-course questionaire and arriving with an open mind, ready to learn.

Meet the Trainer

Kate Wilde is a business adviser and Managing Director of Engage with Business Ltd, specialising in leadership and management development for small business owners. She helps founders step into their role as leaders, building confidence, strengthening decision making and shaping practical systems that make businesses run more smoothly. Kate’s approach is direct, supportive and grounded in real world experience, giving clients the tools they need to lead with clarity and purpose.

Eligibility:

These small group workshops are funded by Norfolk County Council, Suffolk County Council, and The Department of Business and Trade and are open to any trading business, freelancer, or charity based in Norfolk or Suffolk, UK.

By registering for this workshop you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.

New Anglia Growth Hub T&Cs

Due to funding restrictions, only one ticket per company is available initially. If a workshop is not fully booked, a second ticket may be requested the day before the event by contacting jo.barnard@newangliagrowthhub.co.uk

New Anglia Growth Hub can help your business access a range of business support services from hundreds of sources. The hub’s IMPARTIAL service is fully funded and provided at no cost to your business and can help you access grants, finance, international trade support, skills, training and a range of other specialist advice from single point of contact.

Our Business Growth Advisers can talk with you over the phone or via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, or you can request a free appointment at your business premises.

Our Business Support is available to all SMEs throughout Norfolk and Suffolk (UK).

To get the most out of the service, call our local business support helpline:

0300 333 6536

Email: info@newangliagrowthhub.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

People Management Skills takes place on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 09:15.

People Management Skills is held at King's Lynn Innovation Centre (KLIC) in King's Lynn (Innovation Way, King's Lynn, PE30 5BY).

Entry to People Management Skills is free.

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