Effective leaders know that, in the world of business, the only constant is, and will forever be, change. The changes within are increasing exponentially and at a more rapid pace than ever before. Leaders are introduced to new organisational concepts, new business models, new technologies, and new consumer needs every day. It is an intricate and dynamic environment that can pose many challenges for leaders who are not prepared. This programme equips senior leaders with the tools necessary to transform these challenges into opportunities and help them become agents of change for their teams and organisation at large. It aims to broaden their worldview and empower them to become and remain resilient and agile leaders.
It will shift their thinking towards the future and equip them with the tools, techniques, and knowledge necessary to be better prepared for what is currently happening and yet to come. It nurtures a strategic and design-thinking mindset, as we explore concepts around strategic innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, as well as organisational change, business agility, and financial viability. Participants will thus be able to shift their paradigms from contributing at a functional level to impacting the organisation at a strategic level.
Experienced senior managers who manage other middle / senior managers, and who are needing to develop an agile, strategic, and design-thinking mindset in an ever-changing business environment.
The SMDP is a comprehensive 6-month programme that focuses on (1) Economics: Understanding Markets, (2) Leadership in a Complex World, (3) A Contextual Understanding of Mega Trends, (4) Digital Transformation, (5) Marketing and Managing Brand, (6) Designing Leading Edge Strategies, (7) Sustainable Competitiveness, (8) Enhancing Innovation and Design Thinking, (9) Building Human Capital, (10) Financial Management, and (11) Operational Effectiveness and Value Chain Analysis.
Participants are guided on their learning journey by a Learning Process Facilitator (LPF). The LPF plays the vital role of mediator, mentor, and advisor to participants and groups. The LPF is present in every class and is responsible for (1) ensuring that session outcomes are achieved (2) that all participants take active part in discussions, and (3) that facilitators address all questions and concerns fairly, clearly, and in a manner that supports understanding.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants receive a Stellenbosch University Certificate of Competence and, subject to specific requirements, are able to apply for the recognition of 240 credits within the present curriculum of Lincoln University’s BA(Hons) Programme, as well as the recognition of 17 credits within the present curriculum of the University of the Free State’s Bachelor’s Degree of Management and Leadership (BML).
Over the course of 6 months, participants will be equipped to:
Demonstrate business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking and show how this impacts the bottom line.
Explain how the basic operations of an economy impacts organisational decision-making.
Describe and demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts of managerial finance.
Explain how marketing and customer service can lead to improved customer experience and organisational growth.
Demonstrate leadership competence through an understanding of the future-fit capabilities.
Explain techniques that may be used to enhance diversity and inclusion and employee engagement.
Implement human resources management practices.
No formal tertiary qualification is required.
3 to 5 years of senior management experience.
English language competence at NQF 4 level / equivalent.
Foundational knowledge of business and management.
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