Essentials of Management
Three to Five Day Programme depending on client needs

Essentials of Management’ is a full 5 day course focused at building a foundation for managerial excellence. The course is aimed at newly promoted or to be promoted managers, facilitating them with the basic skills, knowledge and attitude they require for their new challenge.

The program is structured following the four functions of management, with an added perspective session as a starting point. The following topics will be covered per session:

Session 1: The Concept of Management

• Defining Management
• Approaches over time
• Structuring management in the organization
• The four functions of management
• Managerial skills

Session 2: The Planning Function

• The Strategic Planning Process
• Strategic Planning Tools
• Benchmarking
• Departmental Application of Strategy

Session 3: The Organizing Function

• Organizing work
• Organizing time
• Rational decision making

Session 4: The Leading Function

• Leaders vs. Managers
• Setting direction
• Leading the team
• Motivating

Session 5: The Controlling Function

• Monitoring
• Correcting errors and giving feedback
• Disciplining
• Preparing and conducting appraisal interviews

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