Why Choose this Training Course?This very practical and interactive training course is designed to provide all managers, supervisors and leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge and to prepare them for more senior responsibilities within their organizations. It is suitable for anyone working in any position in a government, non-government, private sector or semi-government organisation.While this ‘Mini-MBA’ does not provide participants with a formal MBA qualification, it does introduce participants to many of the key areas that would be covered in an MBA Programme. The training course is designed to stretch delegates, in order to equip them with the knowledge and confidence to lead and manage in a fast moving and complex work environment. The 5-day mini-MBA is a generalist seminar and it considers many of the major functions and practices of leadership, innovation, and strategy.This training course will feature:Leadership and management essentialsStrategy, planning and strategic thinkingThe importance of innovationEssential global awarenessHRM for non-HR ProfessionalsWhat are the Goals?By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:Differentiate between transformational and transactional managementApply the 5-forces model to current organizational strategyDescribe the fundamentals of innovationExplain in their own words ways to improve communicationList the five value dimensions of national cultureWho is this Training Course for?This York Britishtraining course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:All supervisors, middle managers, department heads and senior managersEngineers and other technical professionals moving into management positionsNon-business professionals who need a wider understanding of leadership and management principlesHuman resource personnel including HR Business PartnersAll professionals whose task it is to create and/or implement strategy who have not undertaken a formal MBA programThose considering a formal MBA courseProfessionals who would like a refresher course in MBA type topics and want to be familiar with current thinkingPersonnel who are likely to take up leadership positionsHow will this Training Course be Presented?This York Britishtraining course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. This includes stimulating presentations supporting each of the topics together with interactive trainer lead sessions of discussion. There will be practical sessions where participants can practice and experience course-related activities.Realistic and fun exercises, short video presentations, small group work, and feedback, will be used to facilitate learning. Role plays, and interactive activities will be used throughout the course.
Day One: Leadership and Management EssentialsTheories of leadership and managementThe importance of followersTransformational and transactional managementLeading with Emotional Intelligence (EI)Feedback techniques Day Two: Strategy, Planning and Strategic ThinkingUnderstanding the basics of strategyDeveloping a Business Model CanvasThe importance of vision & missionSWOT, PEST, PESTLE AnalysisPorter’s Five-Forces Analysis Day Three: The Importance of InnovationWhat is innovation and where does it come fromInnovate like the world’s best organisationsDisruptive Innovation (DI)Examples of great disruption across multiple industriesEnablers and constraints for innovation Day Four: Essential Global AwarenessUnderstanding globalisationHofstede’s value dimensionsDeveloping your Cultural Intelligence (CI)Cross-cultural communicationInternational negotiation tips Day Five: HRM for Non-HR ProfessionalsWhy all leaders need to understand the role and function of HRUnderstanding the essentials of HRMStrategic HRThe role of HR vs the role of the ManagerKey issues in HRM today