Leading with Confidence: A Beginner’s Guide to Line Management
Location: Online
Date: Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Time: 09:30-13:00
Price: £60+VAT for AHEP ‘associate’, ‘member’, ‘accredited’ and ‘fellow’ members with a charge of £120+VAT for intro to AHEP and non-members
About this session
The session aims to equip new line managers with foundational skills and strategies to lead with confidence. By focusing on practical guidance, the workshop will help participants understand their responsibilities, communicate effectively, foster trust, and create a positive, productive team environment.
Why attend?
This workshop is ideal for aspiring or new line managers looking to build confidence and effectiveness in their roles. Attendees will gain essential tools to navigate common challenges in line management, from setting expectations and delegating tasks to building strong team relationships.
What you will do:
These activities will provide hands-on practice with key management skills, such as setting goals, providing feedback, and empowering team members. Practical examples and peer-sharing moments will enable participants to apply what they learn in a supportive setting, preparing them to lead their teams with clarity and confidence.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Recognise the core responsibilities of a line manager, balancing team and organisational needs.
2. Apply effective communication skills to provide direction, offer constructive feedback, and address concerns confidently.
3. Build trust within the team by implementing strategies for positive relationship-building, delegation, and empowerment to create a supportive work environment.
Is this workshop series right for you?
This workshop is open to all, particularly aspiring and new line managers. If you are not yet a member of AHEP, please refer to guidance on our membership levels to determine if this workshop is right for you.
This workshop session most closely aligns to Empowering Professional Development, by equipping new line managers with the skills and self-awareness to lead confidently, fostering a culture of empowerment and responsibility. It encourages participants to view leadership as a practice defined by their actions and attitudes rather than their position, supporting them in creating positive, productive environments and contributing to organisational goals at any level.
We look forward to welcoming you to this event.
Speaker
Rachel Reeds
Senior Admissions Manager, Anglia Ruskin University
Author, Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services: A Guide to Success
Founder, The Bold Collective
About Rachel
Rachel Reeds is an experienced higher education professional and the author of Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services: A Guide to Success. Rachel has held diverse roles, from quality assurance to admissions, bringing a wealth of insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by higher education professionals. Known for her candid and empowering approach, Rachel is dedicated to helping individuals build confidence, navigate complex institutional landscapes, and develop the skills necessary to advance their careers.
Rachel champions proactive self-development, focusing on transferable skills, self-awareness, and strategic thinking. Her workshops blend practical tools with reflection, equipping attendees to take charge of their growth and become impactful contributors within their institutions. With a deep understanding of the sector’s demands and a passion for fostering leadership at every level, Rachel inspires professionals to maximise their potential and embrace a mindset of continuous improvement, regardless of their role or title.