The Executive Development Programme (EDP) is a management training programme specifically designed for mid-level managers and supervisors – some like to refer to it as a “mini” MBA. It is an absolute must for all newly appointed managers who wish to learn successful practices in managing people and handling on-the-job challenges as well as for the more experienced Managers who need to refresh their skills or learn new practices. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of what makes an effective manager, from developing positive relationships, exercising team leadership and motivating people to sourcing talent, setting performance expectations, managing projects, and developing and implementing business strategies.
This dynamic programme addresses specific and crucial business issues and provides practical tools and knowledge directly related to business situations. Participants are required to apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills to business situations, or apply them to challenges that they are currently facing within their organisations. This ensures maximum learning impact to benefit both the individual and the organisation.
The EDP covers a variety of case studies from across industries, thus ensuring relevance to all business sectors. Participation from a broad mix of industries will challenge the way individuals think and allow them to identify new ways forward for their organisation and their own career development.
Individuals have a unique opportunity to acquire fundamental management skills in a short-period of time and apply them to increasingly more complex business situations, thus allowing for the smooth transition to positions of further management responsibility.
Key benefits to the participant
- Understand how successful businesses are run from an all-round perspective; financial, strategic, and marketing
- Gain a broad understanding of managerial concepts, techniques and decision-making skills
- Practice implementing the key functions of a manager through hands-on exercises
- Develop the ability to engage, recognize and motivate others
- Understand the basics of coaching to turn talent into strengths
- Examine proven tools to set and manage performance expectations
- Learn to create and maintain effective teams
- Discover ways to work through difficult conversations and discipline issues
Key benefits to the company
- Develop the brightest staff into effective, professional managers
- Help managers realize their full potential – for themselves and their company
- Motivate managers to develop and implement the Company’s business strategy
- Inspire managers to devote their talents to the company’s success
- Let the most talented young executives know they are valued
- Enhance the competitiveness and profitability of the company
Who Should Attend
The EDP is designed for all newly appointed managers, supervisors or project leaders as well as those with several years of experience who would like to gain an effective, broad-based overview of the topics covered in an MBA programme, or who need to renew their skills and learn new practices. It is particularly helpful to professionals with several years’ technical expertise who have been promoted into management or team leader positions.
