Overview
Unlock your leadership potential with this practical course in people management. Designed for aspiring and newly appointed managers, this course covers the essential skills needed to lead individuals and teams effectively within a governance-focused environment. During the course you'll have access to proven strategies to manage performance, apply feedback and appraisal cycles confidently, and handle the transition from peer to leader with professionalism. Ideal for those working in structured, policy-driven contexts - this course builds the mindset, skills, and confidence to manage people with impact, integrity, and clarity.
Course costs (ex VAT)
Non-member - £300
Professional subscriber - £275
Member - £225
A discount is available for registered charities, please email training@cgi.org.uk.
For any related enquiries please contact us at training@cgi.org.uk, or call us at +44 (0)20 7580 4741
Participant Profile
- Are you new to people management?
- Has your organisation/ client recently gone through/ is going through a restructure?
- Have you recently taken on direct reports?
- Have you recently been promoted and have gone from 'one of the team' to management and are facing the challenges this presents?
- Would you like to expand or enhance your toolkit for people management?
- Would you like to better understand what makes a great leader?
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will have:
- A comprehensive understanding of people management principles
- Insights on how to successfully transition from team member to manager
- Knowledge of the appraisal and feedback cycles
- An introduction to the fundamentals of performance management
You will also receive:
- Governance glossary - key terms and their definitions
- A delegate pack containing comprehensive course handouts, learning journal and further learning information
- A certificate to show you have attended the workshop
- 3 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
People who take this course often progress to book:
Competency framework
This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Emerging/Established
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.
Course Leader
Terri is a highly experienced governance and company secretarial professional with a distinguished career spanning over 30 years. With a wealth of qualifications, including Fellowship of the Chartered Governance Institute and a Masters in Corporate Governance, Terri is a recognised expert in corporate governance, compliance, and board dynamics.
Now focused on providing comprehensive training, Terri equips boards, executives, and governance professionals with the tools and knowledge to excel in regulatory compliance, risk management, and effective governance practices. Renowned for delivering practical, insightful, and impactful training, Terri helps organisations enhance their governance frameworks and leadership effectiveness.
Terri has 30+ year experience in various locations including the UK, Jersey, Guernsey, the Cayman, BVI and Ireland and various sectors including Banking, Funds (private equity, infrastructure, real estate, debt, traditional, etc), Trust and Private Wealth along with experience of listed entities both in the UK (AIM and full market) and other jurisdictions.
Terri has acted in various governance roles including as named Company Secretary of vehicles including a leading bank and fund administrator, as Director on several client vehicles with both global leading and small firms and has acted in an advisory capacity to regulatory and professional bodies.
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