FLEETDRIVE says it all boils down to people management being a big component of his role .
“ To successfully deliver a new vehicle into service , you need people management skills . Such skills are learnt doing this Management & Leadership Diploma Course , it has given me the tools so I can engage key stakeholders , manage priorities , manage challenges , and how important it is to have diversity in your team .”
“ I ’ m at a point in my career where I ’ m moving into a management position and this diploma has given me the principles to apply . Regardless of if you manage people or not , this course has merit for everyone at any stage of their career because everyone has to work with people , and when you get along , you get ahead !”
For Joel , the Course has taught him valuable lessons that have true merit in the workplace .
“ For me , having been in professional environment for many years , this course has solidified my ‘ gut feelings ’ of how I would manage a situation .”
“ It has given me the confidence to apply these learnings . Some of the topics and applications might seem trivial , however once you test them in a work environment do you realise the merits they provide .”
“ This Diploma has made me think , I need to spend more time working on the business instead of working in the business .”
Since taking the Diploma , Joel has landed unique opportunities in his career including handling bigger reponsibilities at work .
“ Since the Diploma I ’ ve been fortunate to undertake higher duties where I ’ ve [ applied ] learnings from this diploma and now seeking opportunities in a leadership position .”
“ I ’ ve been given the opportunity to lead a larger section of the organisation for [ a time ] whilst doing higher duties where I ’ ve been able to implement change , provide clarity , champion strategy , and communicate [ with ] people so they are engaged and all heading in same direction .
Joel adds that the Diploma has equipped him with the right tools that helped him thrive in his new and bigger role .
“ In management roles , you have to make instant decisions . If you have thought process tools in your skillset that you can tap into , then people
Joel Read , Acting Head of Fleet & Protective Equipment Country Fire Authority ( CFA )
recognise leadership , they recognise trust , they recognise sound decision making , then your employees will follow your momentum and your vision of success . These tools are learnt from doing this Diploma .”
Furthermore , according to Joel , the Diploma has confirmed his strengths and it allowed him to make a improvements on certain aspects he ’ s working on .
He learned “ to take the time to actually listen to people , to seek diversity in decision making , and to think of the different outcomes from negotiating , such as , what ’ s important to them , what ’ s important to me and what ’ s not negotiable .”
As for the people who are interested in taking the Diploma , Joel as this piece of advise to share :
“ Simple , apply now . It ’ s for everyone at any stage of their career . Even if you don ’ t have any desire to become a leader , the principles learnt can help your job today , but more importantly , can help you recognise job satisfaction and how to manage stress .”
Do you want to learn the tools to excell in your leadership or management role ? Enroll now for the AfMA and Swinburne University Diploma of Leadership & Management , a program contextualised for the fleet and auto industry . Click
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