The Aim of the course
The overall aim of this course is to enable participants to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes which will enable them to transform themselves from middle managers to head of function or “C” level managers. Participants will; gain insight and skills of strategic management concepts and work on improving their skills on teamwork and decision making.
Objectives
The overall objective of the course is:
- To move participants from a manager mind set to a strategic leader mind set
- demonstrate personal development through an understanding of the concept and application of management principles
- begin the process of developing as a strategic leader within their organizations.
Course Duration
5 Days off site residential from 9 AM to 17.30 PM
Each day consists of four sessions.
Working language: English / Sinhala / Tamil
Who Should Attend
Junior Managers, Managers, Senior Managers who are heading a function or have the potential to head a function Future leadership prospects
Typical Program
| Day 1 | A B C D | Opening of the Course, Introductions & Important concepts The functions of management Thinking as a manager Your thinking style & Strategic Thinking |
| Day 2 | A B C D | Decision making as a Manager Who is a manager – Competencies Selecting the critical competencies for a Manager in your organization Self-analysis of your own management & leadership competencies |
| Day 3 | A B C D | Debriefing on management & leadership competencies What does a manager do The role of the manager in operations and Strategy Implementation The role of the manager in operations and Strategy Implementation |
| Day 4 | A B C D | A day in the life of a Manager in your Organization A day in the life of a Manager in your Organization A day in the life of a Manager in your Organization A day in the life of a Manager in your Organization |
| Day 5 | A B C D | Developing a common vision of success for the management team Developing a common vision of success for the management team Personal Action Plan Certificates & Close |
Time Lines
| A | 9.00AM – 10.00AM | 1 hour session |
| Tea / coffee break | 10.00 AM to 10.15 AM | |
| B | 10.15 AM to 12.15 PM | 2 hour session |
| Lunch | 12.15 PM to 1.15 PM | |
| C | 1.15 PM to 3.15 PM | 2 hour session |
| Tea / Coffee Break | 3.15 PM to 3.30 PM | |
| D | 3.30 PM to 4.30 PM | 1 hour session |