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• M26108 - Managing People in Today’s Workplace: Practical Leadership Skills for Modern Managers (Online)

  • When
    13 Nov 2026
  •  
    09:15 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

  Registration Time: 09:00
  Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Dr Natalie Kenely
  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Participation Fees 
  MIA Members: €40.00
  Non-MIA Members: €75.00
  Retired Members: €20.00
  Students: €30.00

  *Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  Managing people has never been more challenging. Changing workplace expectations,
  hybrid working, technological advances, and an increasingly diverse workforce require
  managers to develop new approaches to leading, motivating and supporting their teams.
  This workshop explores the essential skills needed to manage people effectively in today’s
  evolving workplace. Drawing on evidence-based research and practical workplace
  examples, participants will examine how to build trust, communicate with impact,
  navigate difficult conversations, foster engagement, and develop resilient, high-performing
  teams.
  Designed for professionals with people management responsibilities, this session
  combines practical tools, self-reflection and interactive discussion to strengthen
  participants’ confidence and leadership capability, enabling them to respond effectively to
  the people challenges facing organisations in a rapidly changing world of work.

  By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:  

  • Apply practical strategies to lead, motivate and engage people in today's workplace. 

  • Develop greater confidence in communicating effectively, providing feedback, and managing challenging conversations. 

  • Identify approaches to building resilient, collaborative and high-performing teams.

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  Managing people requires more than technical expertise. Today's leaders are expected to build trust, motivate diverse teams, manage change, navigate difficult conversations, and promote well-being while maintaining performance and accountability. Whether you are new to managing people or looking to strengthen your leadership skills, this workshop will provide practical, evidence-based strategies that you can apply immediately to enhance team performance, strengthen working relationships, and create positive workplace cultures where people and organisations can thrive.

  Target Audience

  This workshop is designed for professionals who manage or supervise people, lead teams,
  or aspire to leadership roles. It will be particularly valuable for managers, team leaders,
  supervisors, partners, business owners, and professionals whose technical expertise has
  led them into positions of leadership.

  Speaker's Profile

  Dr Natalie Kenely is a Senior Lecturer within the Faculty for Social Wellbeing at the
  University of Malta, where she has over 20 years' experience in teaching, leadership and
  professional development. Her areas of expertise include leadership, emotional
  intelligence, resilience, reflective practice, workplace well-being and professional identity.
  Natalie regularly delivers training and keynote presentations to professionals and
  organisations on leading people, developing healthy workplace cultures, and thriving in
  today's evolving world of work.

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  3  Professional

  
  

  WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  Terms and conditions  apply

  
  

  DISCLAIMER

  By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

  Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

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• M26118 - Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Delegation Skills (Online)

  • When
    18 Dec 2026
  •  
    09:15 - 12:30
  • Location
    Online Webinar

  Register

  Registration Time: 09:00
  Sessions Time: 09:15 - 12:30  including a 15-minute break
  Speaker: Ms Mariella Galea
  Venue:   Online Webinar

  Participation Fees 
  MIA Members: €40.00
  Non-MIA Members: €75.00
  Retired Members: €20.00
  Students: €30.00

  *Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

  BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  This session is designed to strengthen core people-management capabilities that directly impact team effectiveness and engagement. Participants will explore how to address workplace conflict constructively, navigate differences through effective negotiation and delegate work with clarity and confidence.
  Through practical tools, the session focuses on resolving disagreements early, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes and empowering team members through well-structured delegation. Emphasis is placed on building trust, accountability and ownership, enabling participants to create positive working environments and support sustainable performance and development within their teams.
  Participants will learn strategies to resolve disagreements, create win-win outcomes, and empower team members through effective delegation to build trust and accountability.

  SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING THE SESSION

  By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and analyse workplace conflict, from recognising common causes to diagnosing recurring patterns, and the impact on the team.

  • Apply constructive conflict-resolution and mediation strategies to resolve conflicts constructively and maintain positive work relationships.

  • Use practical negotiation techniques to achieve win-win outcomes while balancing individual, team, and business needs.

  • Understand the importance of adapting style and approach, based on context, stakeholders, and organisational impact.

  • Apply effective delegation principles and using delegation strategically to drive performance and development in their team.

  • Learn how to support, monitor and evaluate delegated work to build accountability, trust, and sustainable results across teams.

  Why is the session of relevance to our members?

  In today’s tight labour market, organisations face increasing pressure to retain talent while sustaining performance in complex and fast-paced environments. Strengthening capabilities in conflict management, negotiation, and delegation enables issues to be addressed early, priorities to be aligned, and accountability to be effectively shared.
  As employees place greater value on positive work environments and meaningful development opportunities, these skills are critical in fostering engagement, supporting growth, and building resilient, high-performing teams that drive long-term organisational success.
  

  Target Audience

  Team leaders, Supervisors, Managers, HR professionals.

  Speaker's Profile

  Mariella Galea is an HR Consultant and Trainer at HR TalentLEAD a trusted partner for organisations seeking to optimise their HR processes and build high performing teams. With over 25 years of experience in driving learning and leading people, she brings a wealth of HR expertise and professional experience to provide innovative HR solutions.
  She has driven projects and initiatives related to excellence in HR, leadership development, training programmes, employee engagement, performance management and HR technology, supporting organisations to deliver on their purpose through their people.

  EVeNT CPE COMPETENCies

  
  

  3 Professional

  
  

  WEBINARS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  Terms and conditions  apply

  
  

  DISCLAIMER

  By Registering and/or Booking for this event, you agree that MIA will collect your information which will be using it in accordance with its Privacy Notice available at the following link.

  Please note that all webinars are recorded by the MIA. Such recordings will be retained by the MIA for internal use.

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