Pragmatic Manager Development Program

Target Audience
All levels, all functions
Prerequisites
None
Course Duration
4 Hours (including breaks)
Class Size
Minimum of 12
The transition to management is difficult. Many managers, through no fault of their own, are appointed to positions without adequate training and, as a result, lack the practical skills needed to successfully manage a business. Most traditional management training courses focus heavily on theory and overlook the essential, practical skills which are vital to managers.
The Pragmatic Manager Development Program ensures that managers have the practical skills and tools they need to succeed. Unlike other management courses, it has been developed by practicing managers, not by academics. The program is designed to equip managers in small and medium-sized businesses and family businesses with the know-how, skills, and confidence to facilitate more efficient management.
This interactive program allows managers to develop their management and leadership capabilities in a small, personal group setting with other managers from different industries. The program requires you to apply your learnings to the real-life challenges you face in your workplace, bringing benefit to your company and developing your management know-how at the same time. This applied learning along with exposure to global good practice will enable you to achieve both rapid impact and long-term, sustainable growth; gain competitive advantage; increase productivity; and enhance employee engagement.
Course Details
The program consists of 12 x 2.5 hours sessions – spaced a month apart – over the course of a year. With the addition of recommended reading prior to some sessions, there is a minimum time commitment of approximately 8 – 12 hours per month. Topics covered include:
- Leadership
- Strategy
- Communications
- Quality Management
- Communications
- Personal Development
- People management
- Process Management
- Innovation
- Resource Management
- Risk Management

