Short Learning Programmes

Fundamental Management Programme (77108)

Target group:

Junior and entry level managers

Course leader details:

Dr H Visser
Discipline expertise: Marketing and organisational performance
Graduate School of Business Leadership
Office 4-10, Cnr Janadel & Alexandra Avenues, Midrand 1683
Tel: 011 652 0346
E-mail: vissejh@unisa.ac.za

Programme administrator:

Ms Dineo Makgareetsa
Graduate School of Business Leadership
Reception area, SBL, Cnr Janadel & Alexandra Avenues, Midrand 1683
Tel: 011 652 0248
E-mail: makgadh@unisa.ac.za

Purpose statement:

After completing this programme senior leaders should be able to overcome leadership challenges by developing and directing innovative organisational strategies in a complex environment. Participants in the programme will be able to develop and leverage internal and external relationships to effectively grow and lead their organisations through turbulent times.

Modules:

FMP22A1 - Personal Mastery in Management and Leadership

Syllabus: Classical systems thinking. Entrepreneurial mindset of the strategy implementer Strategy execution and control Strategic project management as strategy implementation Organisation structure and design Structuring operations for strategic success Ethics and corporate social responsibility The role of digital technology in strategy implementation

FMP22B2 - Operational excellence

Syllabus: Manage the human resources of organisations in the South African context Mobilising human resources during times of organisational change Establish employment relations and equity Labour relations dynamics

FMP22C3 - Problem-solving and decision-making

Syllabus: Introduction to operations and supply chain Strategy and operational focus Operational and service design Capacity planning and control Inventory planning and control Supply chain planning and control Services management Enterprise resource planning Planning and control with lean operations and JIT Project planning and control Quality planning and control and TQM Operational challenges and productivity improvement Failure prevention and recovery Managing the operational challenges

FMP22D4 - Essential Management Skills

Syllabus: Interpersonal skills Analytical skills Analysing the business environment Problem-solving and decision-making Utilising digital technology and information systems Communication skills Basics of financial management Basics of marketing and customer service Basics of project management