Short Learning Programmes

Management Development Programme (77109)

Target group:

Middle managers

Course leader details:

Prof A Grobler
Discipline expertise: Leadership
Graduate School of Business Leadership
Cnr Janadel & Alexandra Avenues, Midrand 1683
Tel: 011 652 0346
E-mail: grobla@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:

MDP221A - Strategy implementation

Business in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world Corporate Governance Corporate Strategic Decisions Strategic Financial Management Strategic Project Management Strategic Innovation

MDP223C - Operations and Supply Chain Management

Syllabus: What is innovation? Innovativeness (individual, team, and organisation) Organisational support for innovation Managing the innovation process ﾖ from idea to market The importance of digital transformation in modern organisations Digital transformation strategies Implementation of digital transformation strategies and plans

MDP224D - Essential Management Skills

Syllabus: Business model design and innovation The value chain and service blueprint Operations management Drivers of organisational performance Measuring organisational performance Strategies for improving organisational performance Enterprise Risk Management

MDP22B2 - Mobilising people

Syllabus: Role of strategic leadership in organisational success Leadership as an interactive process Assessing and measuring leadership performance Negotiation and conflict resolution Influencing (power and politics) Leadership in diverse organisations Change strategies and models Strategic leadership, organisation culture and change