Today's Senior Management task is changing in focus. Three components especially require close attention:

• Developing People,
• Strategic Planning and
• Managing Change.

You will learn advanced processes for getting the best out of your people and how to apply them in your organisation. You will have the opportunity to practise a range of specific skills essential to leadership in today's business environment.

The content combines tutorial input, questionnaires, case studies, management workshops, group discussions and delegate presentations, set in an open, hands-on, how to-apply-it-today atmosphere.

Designed for directors and senior managers, the course is an excellent management development programme for executives from any function. Managers in their first general management role, or those about to be promoted to top management will find it especially useful.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course participants will:

• Appreciate the role of the strategic manager.
• Have a clear understanding of strategic thinking and planning techniques.
• Know how to maximise performance from others using leadership, communication, motivation, and teamwork.
• Be able to lead positive change more effectively.
• Be better equipped to retain and develop their key people.