Managing Your Manager and Career Conversations
Careers stall when people wait to be noticed. This course covers having deliberate conversations about progression, workload and development, and managing the relationship that most affects your working life.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why careers stall while people wait to be noticed
- 02Understanding what your manager is measured on
- 03Raising workload and capacity before it breaks
- 04Asking for development and progression credibly
- 05A manager who does not give feedback
- 06Preparing for and using performance conversations
- 07Visibility beyond your immediate manager
What you will gain
- Understand what your manager is measured on
- Raise workload and capacity issues constructively
- Ask for development and progression credibly
- Handle a manager who does not give feedback
- Prepare for and use performance conversations
- Build visibility beyond your immediate manager
Who should attend
- Professionals at any level
- Specialists seeking progression
- Staff preparing for promotion
- Anyone finding their manager difficult to read
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 26 to 27 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 28 to 29 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Communication & Soft Skills
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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