short courses in management and leadership | Accredited Africa Training Institute for Capacity Development https://www.aaticd.co.za/tag/short-courses-in-management-and-leadership/ Accredited Africa Training Institute for Capacity Development - Providing International Training Courses in South Africa Fri, 22 Nov 2019 06:27:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 https://i0.wp.com/www.aaticd.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-Accredited-Africa-Training-Institute-for-Capacity-Development-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 short courses in management and leadership | Accredited Africa Training Institute for Capacity Development https://www.aaticd.co.za/tag/short-courses-in-management-and-leadership/ 32 32 121582049 Leading a Team of Champions https://www.aaticd.co.za/course/leading-a-team-of-champions/ Fri, 22 Nov 2019 06:27:41 +0000 http://aaticd.co.za/?post_type=course&p=1964 Why Attend You need to attend the “Leading a Team of Champions” training course because you deserve to lead a team of champions and because your team members deserve to be championed by you.  By not attending, you risk spending your career leading people who lack motivation and energy, and who will give you poor […]

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Why Attend

You need to attend the “Leading a Team of Champions” training course because you deserve to lead a team of champions and because your team members deserve to be championed by you.  By not attending, you risk spending your career leading people who lack motivation and energy, and who will give you poor quality work and low productivity.

This course aims at endowing leaders with the right mindset and, most importantly, with the tools that will allow leaders to tap into every bit of their team members’ potential. Participants will be provided with a toolbox of skills they can use as soon as they are back at work. They will learn how to maximize the performance of their team members and transform each member into a strong link that will add to the power of the whole team.

Course Methodology

The workshop is designed to be interactive and participatory. It includes various pedagogical tools to enable participants to function effectively and efficiently in a multilateral environment. The course will be built on four pedagogical pillars: concept learning (presentations by the consultant), role-playing (group exercises), experience sharing (round-table discussions) and exposure to case studies and scenarios.

Course Objectives

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

  • Explain the essential components of a team of champions
  • Set, communicate, and achieve a championship culture
  • Design and implement development plans that create champions
  • Build a rich feedback culture that allows champions to remain champions
  • Transform the team of champions into a championship team

Target Audience

This course is targeted at middle managers and senior managers/directors seeking to cultivate a championship culture in their teams and organizations through tapping into the hidden potential of employees and into their winning appetite.

Target Competencies

  • Performance optimization
  • Employee engagement
  • People development
  • Building synergy
  • Building trust
  • Effective feedback
  • Motivating people
  • Coaching and training

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Management Skills and Techniques for Engineers https://www.aaticd.co.za/course/management-skills-and-techniques-for-engineers/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:23:54 +0000 http://aaticd.co.za/?post_type=course&p=1947 Why Attend This course offers engineers and technical staff who are making the transition to managerial and supervisory positions an excellent opportunity to understand the differences in mindset between technical and functional thinking. Such transitions are not always successful and many engineers end up leaving their posts or the company altogether because they cannot cope […]

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Why Attend

This course offers engineers and technical staff who are making the transition to managerial and supervisory positions an excellent opportunity to understand the differences in mindset between technical and functional thinking. Such transitions are not always successful and many engineers end up leaving their posts or the company altogether because they cannot cope with the new job requirements. This course gives engineers and technical teams the opportunity to make a successful transition from their technical comfort zone to an area that is quite different on many fronts.

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

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EFQM: Leaders for Excellence (L4E) https://www.aaticd.co.za/course/efqm-leaders-for-excellence-l4e/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:49:17 +0000 http://aaticd.co.za/?post_type=course&p=1945 Why Attend What is the definition of excellence? What are the fundamental concepts that organizations need to embody in order to become excellent? Are there criteria for excellence that an organization can use to assess itself? How to ensure continuous improvement across all aspects of the organization? The EFQM Model was developed to answer all […]

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Why Attend

What is the definition of excellence? What are the fundamental concepts that organizations need to embody in order to become excellent? Are there criteria for excellence that an organization can use to assess itself? How to ensure continuous improvement across all aspects of the organization? The EFQM Model was developed to answer all of the above questions.

In this course, we will fully explain the EFQM Excellence Model and its 3 main components. Participants will be able to review, reflect on and practice each component in a group environment. Upon completion, participants will be able to assess their organizations’ level of excellence and determine areas for strategic improvement.

Course Methodology

This course uses a real-life case study supplied by EFQM for participants to practice the different topics. It also introduces the Business Excellence Matrix (BEM) Excel-based assessment tool.

Course Objectives

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

  • Use self-assessment as an improvement tool
  • Develop a roadmap for their organization’s action plan
  • Prioritize improvement actions to ensure effective use of resources
  • Develop a plan to engage people within their organization to drive improvement efforts
  • Utilize tools and techniques to improve performance
  • Defend EFQM’s levels of excellence to determine own goals and aspirations
  • Recognize the cultural aspects of excellence to improve nontangible strengths

Target Audience

Professionals, leaders, supervisors and all those who are engaged in excellence, quality management implementation and improvement of organizational performance. Individuals who are leading or participating in the organizational effort to apply for distinguished national and international quality awards based on the EFQM Model will also find the course beneficial.

Target Competencies

  • Business management
  • Results orientation
  • Leadership skills
  • Continuous improvement
  • Strategy management
  • KPI management

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Career Development and Succession Planning https://www.aaticd.co.za/course/career-development-and-succession-planning/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:26:49 +0000 http://aaticd.co.za/?post_type=course&p=1814 Why Attend 60% of organizations have no process for succession planning. This interactive course will enable you to consider the latest methodologies and strategies related to successful engagement, career development, and succession planning. The course is also designed to provide tips to create a clear career path and help build your bench. In addition, it […]

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Why Attend

60% of organizations have no process for succession planning. This interactive course will enable you to consider the latest methodologies and strategies related to successful engagement, career development, and succession planning. The course is also designed to provide tips to create a clear career path and help build your bench. In addition, it will help you plan a succession strategy for a flexible and sustainable business.

Course Methodology

This course uses a mix of interactive training techniques such as lectures, case studies, and group activities. The course also presents best practices in the areas of career development and succession planning and invites participants to share their organizational experiences in order to optimize the learning process.

Course Objectives

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of career development and succession planning
  • Distinguish succession planning and management from replacement planning, talent management, and human capital management
  • Compare traditional HR focus with career planning oriented HR focus
  • Explain the role of employee and employer in career development
  • Apply innovative corporate career development initiatives
  • Evaluate and operate an effective succession planning program to close the developmental gaps in the organization
  • Prepare individual development plans and manage career choices

Target Audience

Human resources managers, line managers, HR business partners, team leaders, and specialists.

Target Competencies

  • Relating and networking
  • Persuading and influencing
  • Presenting and communicating
  • Analytical thinking
  • Following instructions and procedures
  • Planning and organizing
  • Achieving goals and objectives
  • Applying expertise and technology
  • Formulating concepts and strategies

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Leading Innovation and Organizational Transformation https://www.aaticd.co.za/course/leading-innovation-and-organizational-transformation/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:20:48 +0000 http://aaticd.co.za/?post_type=course&p=1813 Why Attend Constant innovation is the only insurance against increasing global competition. It is critical for organizations to have leaders that understand the process of innovation and who can successfully navigate their organization through change. Those who are able to innovate and manage organizational transformation will be in a better position to capitalize on the […]

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Why Attend

Constant innovation is the only insurance against increasing global competition. It is critical for organizations to have leaders that understand the process of innovation and who can successfully navigate their organization through change. Those who are able to innovate and manage organizational transformation will be in a better position to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the ever-changing environment and influence the future that is being created today.

This course includes the use of ExperienceChange™ simulation software which is an expert-guided program designed to help participants execute ideas while teaching the essentials of successful change. Backed by over 20 years of research, industry insights and results, the simulation combines proven approaches with hands-on practice in an engaging, low-risk, high-impact experience. ExperienceChange™ simulates a year-in-the-life of a team-leading innovation and transformation in an organization that is facing increasing competition and changing product landscapes.

In addition to receiving Meirc’s attendance certificate, successful participants will receive a certificate from ExperiencePoint, a leading provider of innovation and organizational transformation guidance based in Canada.

Course Methodology

This course includes the use of the ExperienceChange™ software that uses a customized case study to demonstrate the different components of innovation and organizational transformation. In addition, the course utilizes individual debriefs, group discussions, role-playing scenarios, videos, and presentations.

Course Objectives

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the linkage between innovation and organizational transformation
  • Quickly turn powerful ideas and solutions into reality
  • Lead organizations and teams through the different steps of organizational transformation
  • Align and engage stakeholders around new ways of doing things
  • Build a highly engaged culture of innovation and execution

Target Audience

All leaders, managers and senior professionals who are involved in influencing, formulating or supporting innovation and organizational transformation in their department or organization, as well as those who are interested in learning more about innovation leadership and change management.

Target Competencies

  • Innovation leadership
  • Creative thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Conceptual thinking
  • Stakeholder management
  • Managing organizational transformation

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Leadership and Management https://www.aaticd.co.za/leadership-and-management/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 07:49:13 +0000 http://aaticd.co.za/?page_id=1768 Click on any of the following Leadership and Management Courses to view the details: NB: Details include Training Dates, Course Fees, Course Outline and Targeted Audience, Training Venue etc.

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Click on any of the following Leadership and Management Courses to view the details:

NB: Details include Training Dates, Course Fees, Course Outline and Targeted Audience, Training Venue etc.

Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics
Business Development
Career Development and Succession Planning
Developing an Accountability Mindset
EFQM: Leaders for Excellence (L4E)
Enhanced Leadership Skills And Administration
Leading a Team of Champions
Leading and Managing Change
Leading Innovation and Organizational Transformation
Lean Thinking: A Strategy for Operational Excellence
Management Skills and Techniques for Engineers
Office Management for Female Professionals
Quality Management Professional
Retail Management
The Industrial Manager’s Toolkit

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