Overview

This qualification is tailored for practising or aspiring managers who are responsible for leading teams to achieve specific goals. Participants will gain the ability to manage day-to-day operations, set objectives, and lead their teams effectively. The focus of the programme is on improving decision-making, resource management, and providing strategic leadership to ensure organisational success.

Target Audience

The course is designed for managers and leaders who are accountable to senior managers or business owners. It’s ideal for learners aged 16 and above, currently in or aspiring to enter management roles, with positions such as Operations Managers, Divisional Managers, and Regional Managers in mind. The programme is accessible to those already in supervisory or leadership positions and does not have strict entry requirements.

Key Topics

• Understanding Management and Leadership Principles: This topic focuses on equipping learners with the foundational knowledge of management theories, leadership styles, and approaches. Learners will critically evaluate the impact of organisational structures and governance on management practices.
• Enhancing Personal Effectiveness: A key part of the programme is developing your own personal leadership style, improving self-awareness, and building skills that foster mutual trust and respect within your team. This topic will explore ways to improve communication, decision-making, and adaptability as a leader.
• Improving Team Performance through Strategic Leadership: Learners will gain insight into theoretical models and frameworks that can be applied to enhance team performance. This includes setting goals, motivating teams, and addressing challenges with effective leadership strategies.
• Managing Operational Activities: Participants will learn how to manage the day-to-day operations within an organisation. This involves setting clear objectives, allocating resources efficiently, and using management tools to measure success and make informed decisions.
• Impacting Colleagues, Customers, and Stakeholders: Leadership is not just about managing teams but also influencing the broader organisational ecosystem. This unit will cover how to positively impact colleagues, customers, and stakeholders through the application of leadership techniques that encourage a supportive, high-performing culture.

Assessment

Learners will be assessed via CMI written assignment workbooks. These assignments are designed to test your understanding of the core principles and your ability to apply them in practical, real-world situations.

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