Past Event: Managing the Bad Apple
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In the current climate our range of short session titles is becoming increasingly popular. At Matchett we don’t just ‘talk the talk’ we ‘walk the walk’ and we want to give you the opportunity to see our training in action.
For L&D specialists or any manager who holds their own learning and development budget, we’re running our ‘Managing the Bad Apple’. It starts at 10.00am and finishes at 1.00pm and includes lunch. There is no charge and no obligation to buy from us. Plus you get the opportunity to gain some free development and network with other professionals.
Session Details
Overview
Psychologist, Therapist, Mind Reader, Conflict Manager, Performance Evaluator, Coach, Juggler, Motivator, Diplomat and even Parent in some unique cases!
These are an example of some words that may describe what a manager in business does on a day to day basis. To say the least it’s a varied role.
One of the most challenging aspects of a manager’s life is to bring about real team cohesion by sometimes having to deal with difficult personalities. It is quite remarkable how much negative influence one member of staff can have on the remainder of the team. As a result “one bad apple” can create a very undesirable environment.
However, these individuals, who are sometimes labelled “bad apples”, can have a truly positive impact on others. You just need to learn how to redirect and focus their energies into promoting a healthier team dynamic.
Format
This engaging and inspiring session will enable you, as the manager, to arrive at tangible strategies for addressing difficult staff behaviour allowing for a more productive and motivated team.
Influencing and giving tough feedback strategies will be introduced. It is important that all attendees witness that these strategies have a desirable effect in real world terms, therefore the consultant will demonstrate the finer workings of these approaches within this session.
As a result of applying these strategies you will observe the following benefits for both yourself (the manager) and your staff.
Benefits
You will be:
- More self aware of your default behaviours
- Emotionally stronger when dealing with difficult staff
- More confident in your approach when giving feedback
- Have a high influence strategy, therefore staff commitment gained quicker
Your team will be:
- Demonstrating more enthusiasm towards their role
- Exhibiting a better team spirit
- Possessing a stronger manager / team relationship
- More productive / performance increased
Razza Zar - Truly Inspiring!

Raz’s courses are both challenging and rewarding. He ensures that all participants push themselves to the absolute limit whilst uncovering real and tangible learning. Participants are hungry to bring this value to their work environment. The course culture is highly interactive and places emphasis upon “self discovery” with reinforcement from Raz. He is an inspirational and very articulate communicator ensuring he meets the expectations of even the most difficult of learning styles.
“I’d give this course 10 out of 10. It gave me a huge insight into the way others perceive me, and I learnt how to improve my effectiveness with simple and easy to implement personal development ideas.” MD, Atkins Nuclear
“Imaginative, facilitating and energising: able to activate a weary group of demanding delegates like no-one else I know, get them engaged in a meaningful learning task, and generate lively, novel, yet relevant material.” Business Development Manager, Cisco
When?
Sorry this event was already run on Friday 30th October 2009
Where?
This event took place at Holborn Bars, London, EC1N 2NQ
Trainer
This event was facilitated by Razza Zar
Designed for:
All managers wishing to develop a stronger team.


