Introduction
The New Managers' Development Programme (NMDP) centres around the building of leadership and management skills, complemented by some basic functional skills. This programme will help participants to gain the confidence and the capability to respond effectively to current and future business challenges.
What sets this intervention apart
The aim of this programme is to enhance the skills and competencies of the individual who, for the first time, has the responsibility to manage other people.
Past participants’ comments
- "Excellent programme, very interesting and useful in my work environment. Would recommend this course to all department managers in my company." -
C.T du Plessis, Sales Manager, Tongaat Hulett
- "High paced but informative introduction to management. Facilitators are very knowledgeable and do an excellent job in sharing and transferring information." -
Beverley Adams, Branch Learning Consultant, Mutual & Federal
- "All managers should have this course as a prerequisite component." -
Brian Clint Arendse, Team Leader, Mutual & Federal
Who should attend
This programme is aimed at supervisors, team leaders and new managers.
Admission requirements
No formal tertiary qualifications are required. Candidates do not need to have had exposure to a management position. However, candidates are encouraged to have access to a personal coach or mentor from within their respective organisations.
Faculty profile
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Dr. Liano Greybe
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Mr. Kevin Henderson
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Mr. Giel Naudé
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Dr. Salome van Coller
Participating companies
- African Bank
- HSRC
- SABS
- Skynet Worldwide Express
- University of Zululand
Contact person (Enquiries)
Arina Basson (Namibia)
Tel: +27 (0)21 918 4472
Fax: +27 (0)21 918 4478
arina.basson@usb-ed.com
Briggita Adonis (Online)
Tel: +27 (0)21 918 4285
Fax: +27 (0)21 918 4478
briggita.adonis@usb-ed.com
Zenobia Petersen (Johannesburg enquiries)
Tel: +27 (0)21 918 4475
Fax: +27 (0)21 918 4478
zenobia.petersen@usb-ed.com
Zenobia Petersen (USB, Bellville)
Tel: +27 (0)21 918 4475
Fax: +27 (0)21 918 4478
zenobia.petersen@usb-ed.com
How you will benefit
After successfully completing this programme, participants will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the difference between management skills and leadership competencies
- understand the structural role of management and leadership within the organisational context
- understand the nature and complexity of human behaviour
- enhance own leadership skills and competencies
Certification
On successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a certificate from the University of Stellenbosch.
Content overview
The following content will be covered:
MANAGERIAL ROLES:
Major factors affecting managerial roles; the purpose of management; ownership and control structures; managerial activities
DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP:
Understanding human behaviour; building human relationships; the psychology of human motivation; leadership and management; leadership and corporate culture; the leadership development plan
LEADERSHIP SKILLS:
Personal skills (managing stress, developing self-awareness and solving problems creatively); interpersonal skills (communication, managing conflict, motivating others and gaining power and influence); the 10 core leadership competencies
INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:
Basic financial management principles; basic financial ratios; understanding basic financial statements
INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
Project management process: defining a project; preparing a basic
project plan; basic quality control; the team leader's role; total
quality management; continuous improvement schemes.
NQF complexity level
This programme is presented on the complexity level of NQF 5.
Date and Venue
Bellville
2 programmes (duration 1 week each)
- 26
– 30 March 2012
- 20
– 24 August 2012
Johannesburg
1 programme (duration 1 week)
Online
1 programme (duration 12 weeks)
Windhoek, Namibia
1 programme (duration 1 week)
Fees
- Full-time:
R12 300
Fees include programme fees, programme material, and lunch and refreshments. Fees are payable before the commencement of the programme.
- Online:
R10 500
Fees include programme fees, programme material (both online learning material and printed learning material which will be couriered to you) and are payable before the commencement of the programme.
Cancellation Policy
It is of utmost importance that USB-ED be formally notified in writing of cancellation 14 days prior to the commencement date of the programme.
A cancellation fee of 10% will be payable for cancelling fewer than 14 days prior to the commencement of the programme.
Please note that programme fees, faculty and dates are subject to change.
Payment options
Full-time
With the modular option, the programme will be presented during a five-day study school commencing on the date indicated in this flyer, at venues in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Windhoek (Namibia) and Gaborone (Botswana).
Before the study school, participants are required to do pre-reading and preparation for each module. Participants will also be expected to complete individual assignments for each programme module.
Online
The online option will enable participants to work from the convenience of their homes or workplace. The programme will be delivered via a USB-ED learner management system that will be accessible 24/7.
The online programme consists of 6 modules, presented over 9 weeks. These modules will become available at intervals during the programme, on predetermined dates. Participants have to complete the online modules as per the calendar issued in the first week of enrolment. Once a module has ended, no further assignments will be accepted. Each module will include some pre-reading and preparation for the online classroom; an online activity requiring the presence of the participant; an online assignment; and a practical assignment requiring participants to apply the reading and online discussions in their own working environment.
Participants will be required to log on to the programme either from their home or work computer every Thursday at 18:00 for one hour to participate in a predetermined online activity. The participants will also, apart from reading the material provided and interacting with the subject matter experts, be guided and assisted by our online academic support facilitator throughout the programme.
Participants may choose to read the notes online, download them to their own computer, or print them. Once participants have registered, they will receive a detailed schedule of commencement and completion dates for each module. This will also include assignment dates, which will enable them to plan ahead and allocate time for each module and assignment.