About the Program
A manager who has a big picture approach and seek opportunities to empower their direct reports while encouraging personal responsibility and self-initiative is an indispensable asset to the organization
A modern manager in a changing and dynamic corporate environment shows pragmaticism and is able to anticipate problems and develop workable solutions to these problems. Working in a diverse, multicultural environment, the modern manager should appreciate the need for being a team leader working towards developing high performing individuals and high performing teams.
To become a successful pragmatic modern manager in a changing and dynamic corporate environment, the person should acquire a tool kit of advanced modern management skills.
This five-day intensive training course will enable participants enhance and translate their present knowledge of management policies and principles into sound operating practices on the job.
The program seeks to explore the core competencies and skills required to manage effectively. It will provide an invaluable insight into modern management techniques that every successful manager needs to thrive in a managerial position. Through case studies, video presentations and exercises, participants will be able to identify their strengths and areas for development.
Learning Objectives
- To equip participants with an understanding of contemporary management issues
- To enable participants acquire current management tools and systems for increased performance
- To provide participants with practical ways to lead, organise and empower their team members for improved performance output
Course Benefits
At the end of the program, participants will acquire modern management tools and methods to drive high performance output.
Program Content
An Overview of Management Theories and the Management Process
The Roles and Functions of a Manager in the Contemporary Corporate Environment
Key Management Tasks and Competencies
Organizational Planning and Goal Setting
- Why Planning
- Typologies of Planning and Goal Setting
- The Value of Planning and Goal Setting
- Steps for Planning Strategically
Managing Resources Effectively to Eliminate Waste
Total Quality Management
- Customer Focus
- Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
- Benchmarking
The Six Sigma
- Principles of Six Sigma
- Six Sigma Methodology
Building and Inspiring Team Members
- “Well Functioning” Teams Contrasted with ‘’Poorly Functioning’’ Teams
- Factors Influencing Team Effectiveness
- Team Spirit and Teamwork
- Managing Teams for High Performance
Motivating Staff to Spark Productivity
- Assumptions of Staff Motivation
- Types of Staff Motivation
- Causes and Symptoms of De-Motivation
- Strategies to Build a Motivated Workforce
Communicating Effectively as a Manager
- Reasons why Communication at the Workplace is Important
- The Characteristics of Effective Communication
- Identifying Common Communication Problems at the Workplace
- Communication Strategies to Overcome and Prevent Communication Problems
Performance Management
- What Is Performance and Why Measure Performance ?
- The Performance Management Cycle
- Performance and Productivity
- Diagnosing Individual Performance Deficits
- Conducting Performance Appraisals
- Coaching And Counselling During Appraisal
Financial Awareness and The Manager
- Managing Office Costs
- Principles And Practice of Budgeting
- Using Budgets to Manage Business Performance
Managing Under Pressure
- Time, Stress and Self-Management
Managing Change
Who Should Attend
This action packed, challenging and informative course has been designed for managers, senior managers and executives in the governmental, non-governmental and private sectors.and those who wish to gain knowledge and understanding of the latest modern management skills and techniques.
Duration: Five (5) Days
| Program Dates | Venue |
|---|---|
| 13th-17th May 2024 | Accra |
| 15th -19th July 2024 | Dubai |
| 28th October-1st November 2024 | Lagos |
Fees: Two Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars (USD 2,950.00) per participant