Day 1:
Foundations of Management
Introduction to management theories and their evolution.
Key functions of management: Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
Understanding organizational structures and their impact on performance.
Case study analysis: Lessons from successful organizations.
Day 2:
Leading High-Performance Teams
Dynamics of team formation and development stages (Tuckman’s Model).
Techniques for building trust and fostering collaboration.
Strategies for managing conflict and resolving disputes.
Role-playing exercise: Effective delegation and feedback delivery.
Day 3:
Communication and Decision-Making
Principles of effective communication in diverse settings.
Tools for active listening and non-verbal communication.
Decision-making frameworks: SWOT analysis, cost-benefit analysis.
Group activity: Solving a simulated business challenge.
Day 4:
Change Management and Compliance
Overview of change management models (e.g., Kotter’s 8-Step Process).
Identifying barriers to change and strategies to overcome them.
Navigating legal and ethical considerations in management.
Workshop: Developing a change management plan.
Day 5:
Leadership Development and Application
Exploring leadership styles and their situational appropriateness.
Building emotional intelligence for enhanced leadership effectiveness.
Personal action planning for continuous improvement.
Final assessment: Presenting a capstone project on applied management principles.
