Human Element Leadership & Management (HELM M): Management Level training course

Available Dates

Venue

Nov-25-2024

Istanbul
Nov-25-2024

Rotterdam
Dec-02-2024

Hamburg
Dec-02-2024

Athens
Dec-09-2024

London
Dec-16-2024

Dubai
Jan-06-2025

Hamburg
Jan-06-2025

Athens
Jan-06-2025

London
Jan-20-2025

Dubai
Jan-27-2025

Rotterdam
Jan-27-2025

Istanbul
Feb-03-2025

London
Feb-10-2025

London
Feb-10-2025

Hamburg
Feb-10-2025

Athens
Feb-17-2025

Dubai
Feb-24-2025

Istanbul
Feb-24-2025

Rotterdam
Feb-24-2025

Hamburg
Feb-24-2025

Athens
Mar-03-2025

Athens
Mar-03-2025

Hamburg
Mar-10-2025

London
Mar-17-2025

Dubai
Mar-24-2025

Istanbul
Mar-24-2025

Rotterdam
Apr-07-2025

Hamburg
Apr-07-2025

Athens
Apr-14-2025

London
Apr-21-2025

Dubai
Apr-28-2025

Istanbul
Apr-28-2025

Rotterdam
May-05-2025

Athens
May-05-2025

Hamburg
May-12-2025

London
May-19-2025

Dubai
May-26-2025

Rotterdam
May-26-2025

Istanbul
June-02-2025

Athens
June-02-2025

Hamburg
June-09-2025

London
June-16-2025

Dubai
June-30-2025

Rotterdam
June-30-2025

Istanbul
June-30-2025

Hamburg
June-30-2025

Athens
July-07-2025

Hamburg
July-07-2025

Athens
July-14-2025

London
July-21-2025

Dubai
July-28-2025

Istanbul
July-28-2025

Rotterdam
Aug-04-2025

Athens
Aug-04-2025

Hamburg
Aug-11-2025

London
Aug-18-2025

Dubai
Aug-25-2025

Istanbul
Aug-25-2025

Rotterdam
Sep-08-2025

Athens
Sep-08-2025

Hamburg
Sep-08-2025

London
Sep-15-2025

Dubai
Sep-22-2025

Istanbul
Sep-22-2025

Rotterdam
Oct-06-2025

Hamburg
Oct-06-2025

Athens
Oct-13-2025

London
Oct-20-2025

Dubai
Oct-27-2025

Istanbul
Oct-27-2025

Rotterdam
Nov-03-2025

Hamburg
Nov-03-2025

Athens
Nov-10-2025

London
Nov-17-2025

Dubai
Nov-17-2025

Istanbul
Nov-17-2025

Rotterdam
Nov-24-2025

Athens
Nov-24-2025

Hamburg
Dec-08-2025

London
Dec-15-2025

Dubai

Course Details

The Human Element Leadership & Management course at the Management Level (HELM M) is designed for Senior ranks – Chief officers & engineers, Masters - on board ships worldwide to upgrade their proficiency with critical elements relating to the globality and diversity in the maritime & shipping industry.

The practical training and case studies introduced allow those decision-making ranks to lead & manage their crew and teams towards smoother operations in such risky & challenging work-based environments. The ship/shore communication loop is also stressed in this HELM M level to facilitate a mutually inclusive flow of information.

Join us in this comprehensive course designed to equip maritime leaders with the knowledge and skills to excel in their roles and contribute to the success and safety of the global shipping industry.

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

Upgraded Personnel Management: Acquire an enhanced understanding of shipboard personnel management and training practices.
Legislative Mastery: Connect acquired knowledge of international maritime conventions, recommendations, and national legislation to enhance human element management.
Efficient Task and Workload Management: Apply task and workload management policies effectively to optimise operational efficiency.
Resource Management Excellence: Implement best resource management practices to ensure optimal resource allocation.
Effective Decision-Making: Utilize advanced decision-making techniques for informed and timely choices in critical situations.
Standard Operating Procedures: Develop, implement, and gain oversight of standard operating procedures to maintain consistency and excellence in operations.

The HELM M course is tailored for professionals in the maritime and shipping industry, including but not limited to:

Chief Officers
2nd. & Chief Engineers
Master Mariners
Port officials at Decision-Making levels
Stevedoring Managers
Port Warehouse Managers
Crewing Company officials
Shipping Managers

Course Outline

5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Identify the principles and good practices in shipboard human resource management.
Practical communication principles and practice, including.
She is communicating effectively with those on board and ashore.
Listening clearly.
Providing constructive feedback.
Explain the relevance of the ‘human element’ in shipboard operations.

Allocation, assignment and prioritisation of resources for practical task and workload management, including an upgraded view of:

The difference between leadership and management.
Attributes of an effective leader.
Characteristics of an effective manager.
Models of best practice in leadership and management.
Identifying and selecting appropriate leadership and management styles.
Assertiveness and leadership, including.
Basic motivation theories.
Motivating the team.
Setting clear and achievable goals.
Using authority and influence effectively.
Developing and maintaining high standards.

Apply the principles and practice of decision-making while:

Taking account of the situation and of the risk assessment.
Identifying and generating options.
Using creative problem-solving strategies.
Applying lateral thinking strategies.
Selecting a course of action.
Evaluating outcome effectiveness.

Leading and managing teams, including:

Considering team experiences.
Recognising team potential and limitations.
Optimising the skills and abilities of the group.
Leading multi-cultural teams effectively.
Establishing a culture of fairness and respect.
Lead and manage the development, implementation and oversight of standard operating procedures.
Identify the principles and good practices in shipboard training, learning, coaching, mentoring, assessment and developing shipboard personnel.

This day is for realistic case studies – simulated topics are not restricted to the following:

Dangers of fatigue and stress. Prevention of effects.
Use Project Management as an aid to decision-making.
Management Game.
Role Play.
Culture sensitivity.

MCA Human Element Video – YOUTUBE.
Delegates to prepare Feedback/reflective presentations.
Presentation Group Assessment.
Written Assessment.

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