Course Methodology

This course utilizes a number of assessments to give participants an opportunity to leverage their strong points and improve their weaknesses in order to ensure a successful transition to new functional and people responsibilities. The course also leverages open discussions around thorny issues to encourage analytical thinking and foster healthy communication. Participants will also get the chance to work in teams as they tackle multiple case studies and exercises revolving around project management and business problems.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Develop insight into the functions of management
• Apply project planning skills from a business perspective
• Identify and use the right performance Indicators (KPIs) to manage business performance
• Communicate and work with others to achieve the desired goals
• Acquire team building techniques to enhance business performance
• Employ unbiased problem solving and decision making practices

Target Audience

Technical managers, supervisors and engineers who need to develop their managerial skills.

Target Competencies

• People and performance management
• Team formation and management
• Individual and team motivation
• Managing conflicts
• Solving problems
• Effective communication
• Workforce planning and scheduling
• Basic financial knowledge