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Managers Toolkit – PRISM Blended Learning Training Course

Brushing up on management skills

Good management is key to prosperity. Our course was developed to provide a handy tool for new managers or experienced managers wishing to brush up on their skills.

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PRISM blended learning
Our collaboration with PRISM has enabled us to provide a unique management training and development offer, specifically tailored for universities.

PRISM is a sophisticated online behavioural profiling tool designed to identify the behavioural preferences that directly relate to personal relationships, work performance and management behaviours. It is already used by the business community around the world and is available in a wide range of languages.

We’ve combined PRISM’s neuroscience-based tool with core development training for managers in universities. It starts from the basis that inclusive managers of inclusive organisations need to have a strong understanding of their behaviours in the workplace and how these may impact upon others. This course combines a series of eLearning courses, with an inclusion theme using PRISM to deliver powerful insights for learners about their behaviour and management style.

Through combining the management tool kit with PRISM, each participant can create a bespoke development plan and programme which links the modules of the tool kit with behaviours and preferences identified through their profile and an optional coaching conversation.

PRISM blended learning can be used as a standalone development approach or a resource which complements and supports universities’ in-house leadership development programmes by providing online content which will supplement programme content.

Whichever approach is adopted, linking the management toolkit with PRISM provides a blended learning solution to help maximise return on investment.

The content and approach of PRISM blended learning is appropriate to all leaders and managers within a university no matter at what stage of their university career. However, new leaders and managers at the start of their leadership journey may find it particularly useful having a “just in time resource.”

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More about PRISM

PRISM is a proven, purposeful and cost-effective validated tool that supports the development of leaders and managers. It provides an analysis of behavioural patterns from various perspectives including how individuals are likely to behave in the workplace.

The PRISM Professional report provides three ‘maps’ of an individual’s behavioural preferences. The ‘maps’ are referred to as: ‘Underlying, Adapted and Consistent’

  • The ‘Underlying Map’ can be described as ‘the real you’; your natural, inherent behaviour
  • The ‘Adapted Map’ shows how much you feel you need to adjust your natural behaviour to meet the demands of your work
  • The ‘Consistent Map’ shows how you tend to behave for most of your time, the view that most other people probably have of you

The profile map illustrates your perceived behaviours graphically and an in depth report provides further explanation on strengths and areas to develop.

Our accredited consultants 

Michael Howard, diversity consultant

The ex-head of equality and diversity for Middlesex University where he was responsible for ensuring career progression across employees, and organisational development from an equality and diversity perspective

Mark Crabtree, people and organisation development consultant

Previous roles include assistant HR director and assistant director for academic, researcher and organisational development at Durham University. Mark has designed, project managed, delivered and commissioned leadership and management development initiatives and has extensive experience of using a wide range of psychometric tools

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PRISM helps managers to

  • Identify how they like to lead, communicate, manage change and deal with conflict and also how to broaden/optimise their approach
  • Reflect on their leadership preferences and how these may play out in the workplace, including what they enjoy and what challenges them
  • Understand any frustrations and think about how they can find an outlet for preferences that they aren’t fully utilising in their role

On completion of the online course, learners are offered the option of taking a telephone coaching session with one of our PRISM accredited consultants which provides an excellent platform for further development. 

The information generated in the report forms the basis for the coaching session and supports participants to analyse and fully utilise the findings. 

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PRISM and the recruitment process

PRISM can also help organisations to crystallise the competencies and behaviours required for a role and then develop a ‘benchmark profile’ against which to measure candidates. This helps to reduce bias in the process by introducing more structure and objectivity, thereby ensuring that the best person for the role is being selected

Course parts

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Part 1

Identify how you like to lead, communicate, manage change and deal with conflict and how to broaden your approach

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Part 2

Reflect on leadership preferences and how these play out in the workplace

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Part 3

Understand frustrations and find an outlet for preferences you aren’t fully utilising in your role

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Course features

  • Translation available
  • WCAG version available
  • Podcast
  • Add your own photography and policies
  • Customisation available, with bespoke scenarios
  • Downloadable workbook
  • Smartphone version
  • End of course certificate
  • CPD certified
  • Sector specific versions available

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Learning content delivered by Ciphr, powered by Marshalls

Always up-to-date
If you buy this course you’ll get any updates we make, and always be up-to-date with current legislation

Learning by design
All of our courses are highly interactive with rich graphics and audio-visual content, blending a variety of question types to encourage learners to apply concepts to their daily work routine. This course also includes extensive use of videos – interviews with actors and staff 

Easy to implement and customise
Our in-house developers can quickly and effectively adapt this course to your sector and organisation. You could also add your own graphics, photos and video, and amend content to include your policies, procedures, and key areas

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This content was initially published on Marshallelearning.com and has been uploaded to and lightly amended on Ciphr.com as part of the brand amalgamation in August 2024. Instances of 'Marshall E-Learning' have been shortened to [Marshalls] for conciseness.