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DEPARTMENTS
Pathway to Future You
Top 5 Biggest Takeaways
1. Discovering Your Management Style
This course really emphasizes the importance of uncovering your
unique approach to managing people. Effective management begins
with self-awareness, understanding your strengths, weaknesses and
communication style. By recognizing my own style, I can now tailor
my interactions and leadership strategies to better support my team. I
also have a better understanding of the different types of management
styles that exist, and how best to work with each.
2. Building Strong Leadership Skills
Leadership involves guiding and inspiring others towards common
goals. Through this course, I learned to cultivate essential leadership
traits like good communication, decision-making, delegation and
conflict resolution-all crucial for successful brokerage management.
3. Understanding RIBO Requirements
This maybe isn't at the top of your list. It wasn't at the top of mine! But
aspiring brokerage managers need a solid foundation here-essential
in passing the Level 2 exam-but also to run a successful brokerage.
I walked away with in-depth knowledge on regulatory compliance,
ethics and best practices in insurance. I truly benefited from the
guidance while going through the RIB Act.
Aneeza Ahmad-Marketing Manager, KASE Insurance
In June I had the privilege of taking IBAO's
new Principal Pathway course-their
reimagined prep course for RIBO's Level
2 Unrestricted Management Exam. The
instructor was fantastic, I loved being in
the classroom, being able to interact and
ask questions. What I loved even more was
what I learned about myself, and how I can
apply that knowledge to my day job. So I'm
sharing my biggest takeaways in the hopes
of moving you to " maybe I should take that
course? " to " I'm registered and pumped " .
4. Effective Resource Management
Learning to allocate resources efficiently maximizes productivity.
Effective resource management helps ensure the success of a
brokerage and its team members. This course equips future managers
with the skills to effectively manage time, finances and human
capital. I especially benefited from learning about financials-the
requirements surrounding trust accounts, how to complete a Form 1
and how to manage the day-to-day of a brokerage.
5. Creating a Positive Work Environment
Successful brokerage management goes beyond overseeing
operations-it involves creating a positive workspace. Fostering
a supportive and inclusive workplace culture by valuing diversity,
promoting teamwork and recognizing employee contributions is how
managers boost team morale and productivity. You'll learn how!
Whether your aspirations are to become a Principal Broker, a leader
at your brokerage or to learn more to improve your broker practice, I
recommend this course. Even if you don't know what your future path is,
why not take a chance and invest in yourself.
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