Budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting, cash flow management, investment analysis, getting things done both efficiently and effectively: All of these and more are competencies of business and operational management. People who have developed and practice these skills are at the centre of moving the business forward. Workshops in this group focus on the concepts, tools and best practices for getting things done in your company.
Mid-Career Management Level
Operational Management Skills
Operational management is about getting things done through goal-setting, work planning, budgeting, organizing and controlling. The more you can master the basic tasks of management, the more effective you are at getting things done, creating real value for your company. And the more you show your management ability to get things done and add value, the better it is for your career progression. Read more
Developing and Presenting Business Plans
Learn how to package your proposed business initiatives in a solid business plan that supports your company strategy and includes all the elements your board or senior management team need to make a decision and commit real support and resources. Read more
Adding Business Value as a Staff Function Manager
Support functions often get sidelined in strategic decisions because senior management and line management colleagues see them as overly focused on the technicalities of their function and not aware or concerned enough about the core operations of the business, and the competitive realities. This workshop helps you develop your business understanding and ability to speak the language of senior and line managers, and spot your opportunity to add value through your function. Read more
Managing in an International Business
You will learn about the realities of managing international business, and how to work with multicultural teams. You will gain insights into being culturally versatile, being able to connect quickly to different cultures with different values. Read more
Managing Information Overload
The workshop helps you get things done efficiently and effectively by better managing incoming and outgoing information. You will also learn how to better manage the information exchange within your team to improve overall performance and key deliverables. Read more
Time and Stress Management For You and Your People
This workshop helps you better manage your priorities and time to achieve your objectives, cope more effectively with everyday work demands and meet expectations, communicate more efficiently with bosses, colleagues and team members, and effectively manage your stress level. You will also manage your time better by getting your direct reports to manage their time better. Read more
Consulting Skills for Managers
Conducting value-added projects in your organization requires a professional approach. You need to be sure that you understand the issues in the value chain and that your solution improves value creation overall. You need to get to the heart of the issues and design a solution that really helps your internal customers and senior management stakeholders. Read more