Overview

To be competitive in the market, organizations need to differentiate themselves from the competitors by creating competitive advantage from the perspectives of both internal and external resources. Internally, organizations will need to champion their vision, mission and objectives to the entire team through consistent communications and promotions by the leaderships, top management and/or business owners. However, the tasks of most of the operational planning and implementation activities rest with the managers and leaders that drive their teams on a daily and regular basis.

These continuous management activities will be crucial to the successful planning and implementation of the business plans, that will lead to the fulfillment of the organizational goals and objectives. Thus, effective management activities are considered important internal activities that provide the bridge between the leadership team and the larger workforce. It is imperative that existing managers, newly promoted or inexperienced managers will be able to quickly learn, understand and apply the adaptive management skills to improve productivity of their teams effectively.

This management program provides a holistic yet comprehensive framework about the adaptive management skills that will help the participants to work effectively and efficiently as managers, which in turn will drive the desired growth of their organizations in a sustainable approach. This management program also introduces the innovative integration of Gen AI into modern management practices (Module 10.0).

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

Describe the principles of leadership.
Explain the essential traits and behaviors of an effective leader.
Apply leadership skills in the workplace.

Key Benefits

Participants will learn to apply the essential management skills in their organizations. By applying and demonstrating the essential management skills in their organizations, participants will be able to achieve their departmental objectives; thus, contributing in meeting their organizational goals and objectives.

More importantly, their organizations will gain competitive advantage if the essential management skills are applied correctly and consistently by their managers in the organizations.

Target Audience

Experienced Managers who wish to sharpen and elevate their management skills.
Newly Promoted Managers or Leaders
Managers without sufficient prior formal management training and exposure
Potential Managers or Team Leaders

DAY 1

9:00am - 10:30am

Module 1: Introduction

Evolution of Management
Peter Drucker’s Principles of Management

Module 2: Developing Self-Awareness

DISC Personality Model
MBTI Personality Types
Big Five Personality Traits
Katz’s Management Model
Five Areas of Self-Awareness
Kohlberg’s 6-Stages of Moral Development
Locus of Control
Three-Dimensions of Cognitive Style
Activity: Quiz

10:30am - 10:45am Morning Break

10:45am - 12:30pm

Module 3: Managing Personal Stress

Stress Theory – General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
Kurt Lewin’s Force-Field Theory of Change
Karl Albrecht’s Four Types of Stress
Time Management Priorities
Activity: Quiz

12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch Break

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Module 4: Solving Problems Analytically and Creatively

5-Steps Problem Solving Process
Four Types of Creativity
Two Dimensions in Creative Problem-Solving
Activity: Group Workshop

Module 5: Values-Based Leadership

G.R.O.W. Coaching Model
Feedback Sandwich Model
Activity: Role-Play

3:30pm - 3:45pm Afternoon Break

3:45pm - 5:00pm

Module 5: Gaining Power and Influence

Dynamics of Personal Power
Model of Power and Influence
Activity: Quiz

DAY 2