Senior Management Leadership Program

INTRODUCTION

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and global interconnectedness, the role of senior managers and executives is more critical than ever. The Senior Management Leadership Program is flawlessly designed to revolutionize leadership approaches, providing top-tier leaders with the insights and tools required to navigate and thrive in today's complex business environment. This program transcends traditional training by fostering innovative thinking, strategic management, and competitive problem-solving skills. Through this program, participants will transform their leadership styles, gaining the foresight to anticipate market changes, the acumen to manage resources efficiently, and the agility to respond to global competition. By the end of this intensive experience, they will emerge with a holistic leadership toolkit, equipped to drive their organizations toward sustained innovation and success, ensuring they remain resilient and forward-thinking in an ever-evolving landscape.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the big picture and visualize future trends
• Formulate proactive and competitive responses to emerging challenges
• Acquire knowledge and skills to manage current and future organizational challenges
• Enhance their capacity for strategic decision-making and leadership

Duration

10 Days

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for senior managers responsible for making policy-related decisions and managing resources within their organization's strategic operations and results areas. It is also suitable for executives looking to refine their leadership skills and drive their organizations forward.

Course Content

Module 1: Art of Negotiation

• Introduction to Negotiation
• Negotiation Strategy
• How to Negotiate
• Managing Personality Types in Negotiation
• Handling Opposition
• Closing the Negotiation

Module 2: Change Management

• Influencing and Driving Change
• Theory of Change
• Outcome Framework
• Identifying Assumptions
• Identifying Indicators
• Design Intervention
• Communication and Stakeholder Management

Module 3: Leadership and Corporate Accountability

• Concept of Leadership
• Leadership Models and Styles
• Leadership Scenarios
• Team Leadership and Human Behavior
• Corporate Governance Concepts and Theories
• Models of Corporate Governance
• Practical Issues in Corporate Governance

Module 4: Performance Management for Effective Management

• What is Performance Management?
• Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Teams
• Principles of Performance Management
• Setting Performance Measures
• Reviewing and Assessing Performance

Module 5: Business Ethics

• The Basics of Business Ethics
• Ethical Decision Making
• The Respectful Workplace
• Protecting Company Resources, Information, and Privacy
• Conflicts of Interest
• Financial Management and Disclosure
• Compliance with Laws and Regulations

Module 6: Society Driven Innovation

• Innovation Design and Society
• Adoption and Diffusion of Innovation
• Social Control of Technology
• Corporate Policy on Innovation

Module 7: Inclusive Business Models

• Understanding Inclusive Business Models
• Principles for Inclusive and Competitive Business Models
• Facilitating Inclusive Business Models
• Business Model Analysis
• Developing Financially Inclusive Models

Module 8: Boardroom Dynamics

• Key Challenges in Boardroom Dynamics
• Gender Issues in the Boardroom
• Roles and Challenges of the Board Chair
• Signs of Malfunctioning Board Dynamics
• Cognitive Limitations in Board Decision Making

Module 9: Aligning Sustainability Corporate Performance

• Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
• Identifying and Measuring Key Performance Drivers
• Integrating Sustainability into Business Practices
• Improving Sustainability Performance
• Using Indicators to Measure Corporate Sustainability Performance

Module 10: Corporate Impact Investing

• Introduction to Impact Investing
• Due Diligence Process and Decision Making in Impact Investment
• Profiling Ventures for Impact Investing
• Managing Impact Investment Portfolios
• Evaluating Impact Portfolios

General Notes

• The course is delivered by seasoned trainers with extensive professional experience in their respective fields.
• Training includes a mix of practical activities, theoretical knowledge, group work, and case studies.
• Participants receive comprehensive training manuals and additional reference materials.
• A certificate is awarded upon successful course completion.
• Custom-tailored courses to meet specific organizational needs are available. Contact us at training@skillsforafrica.org for more information.
• The training will be conducted at the Skills for Africa Training Institute in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee covers tuition, materials, lunch, and the training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer can be arranged upon request.
• Payment should be made to our bank account before the training starts, and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org