Managers' Toolkit

These guides have been produced to support all managers at the University

Each guide offers a summary of the topic and directs you to additional guides that may be relevant, as well as other sources for further information or deeper exploration of the subject matter.

Manager Fundamentals

1. Becoming the manager 8. Motivation at work
2. Delegating work 9. One-to-ones
3. Difficult conversations 10. Setting objectives
4. Managing a dispersed team 11. Using the right management style
5. Managing leave* 12. Working with your manager
6. Managing probation 13. Working with your stakeholders
7. Managing unhappy staff  

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

1. Managing staff with a disability 3. Understanding equality, diversity and inclusion
2. Managing inclusively 4. Understanding difference

Development

1. Developing your team 3. Personal Development Reviews
2. Developing yourself 5. Understanding performance

Operations and Compliance

1. Buying goods and services 5. Keeping information safe
2. Compliance awareness 6. Recruitment*
3. Health and Safety at work 7. Sickness absence*
4. Flexible and home working* 8. Understanding Finance

Communication and Relationships

1. Getting to know your team 4. Prioritising work
2. Giving feedback 5. Saying No
3. Listening 6. Team meetings

* Updated 2024

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