Aimed at those who have never supervised or managed before and who want to explore what it's like to take on such a role.

So You Want To Be A Manager is an introduction to management and supervision. It aims to give you a greater insight into your own understanding, ability and mindset towards management.

We are taking applications for the programme between 16 December and 20 January 2020 (12 noon).

This programe has been condensed into a single session on 12 March 2020.

By the end of the programme you will be able to:

  • identify the key skills and responsibilities of a line manager
  • demonstrate the significance of individual differences and how this impacts on managing yourself and others
  • appraise your management potential against a management framework and identify areas for development
  • recognise the challenges of moving into a management role and create a plan to address them

Download an application form [docx]

Completed applications should be sent to leadership-development@york.ac.uk by 12 Noon 20 January 2020.

Confirmation of your place on the programme will be sent by 7 February 2020.