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Introduction to People Management in Publishing

Introduction to People Management in Publishing

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Course Date(s): Thursday 4 & Thursday 11 March 2027

Course Time(s): 08:30-12:00 (EST), 13:30-17:00 (GMT), 14:30-18:00 (CET) with 15-30 mins of networking at the end of session two. 

Format: Training: Live Online

ALPSP Early Bird Member Price: £295 + VAT - ends 4 December 2026

ALPSP Standard Member Price: £345 + VAT - begins 5 December 2026

Non-Member Price: £595 + VAT

 

Course Summary: 

Becoming a manager can be daunting for even the most accomplished people in publishing. Fortunately, management is a skill like any other that can be learnt and developed through self-awareness and practice.

This course offers new and developing managers a framework and approach to help support the transition into management, along with plenty of practical tips and tools to help them master the essentials and build confidence. Throughout, delegates will be encouraged to share their own experiences and to explore new ideas and techniques through breakout discussions and case studies, all grounded in the context of real-world publishing. 

For a course teaser, watch our educational video, where tutors Clare and Nancy offer hints and tips to those transitioning into a management role:

Please note: Delegates will not receive a recording of the training course. Read helpful information for delegates attending.

Who should attend?

This training is designed for first-time managers in publishing. It’s also valuable for experienced managers who haven't had formal training or want to refresh their understanding of core responsibilities and best practices. 

Looking to advance into leadership? Experienced managers ready for senior roles should consider our Management into Leadership in Publishing Programme.  

Please note: If booking both courses, we recommend starting with Introduction to People Management in Publishing. 

What will you learn?

The course will support new and developing managers to: 

  • Understand and deploy active and self-aware management
  • Navigate their new responsibilities
  • Use the tools and techniques needed to master some of the most common management tasks including delegating, goal-setting and giving feedback
  • Delegates will also be encouraged to explore and continue their development as managers via an end of course personal development plan. 

Programme

Session 1
What is management? 

  • Defining management
  • Stepping up into management
  • Management and emotional intelligence
  • What do managers do?  

You and management 

  • Management styles
  • Understanding and managing difference
  • Team roles 

Motivation and the squeezed middle 

  • Motivation 
  • Navigating the ‘squeezed middle’
    • managing up
    • delegating well 

Session 2 
Building strong relationships 

  • Communicating effectively
  • Trust and psychological safety 

Management 101 

  • Coaching and management
  • Feedback and difficult conversations
  • Performance management and development 

Self-management and self-care

Taking stock and wrap up  

 

 

VAT Information:

  • UK customers: 20% UK VAT applies
  • EU VAT-registered customers: VAT reverse-charged (valid VAT number required)
  • Customers outside the UK and EU: No UK VAT charged.

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