Management Skills: Course Objectives & course outline

Course Objectives:
The objective of this course is to move students beyond the theories of contemporary management principles to the practice of management skills in a highly participatory classroom environment. The course will help participants acquire practical management skills that are of immediate use in management or leadership positions.
The early part of the course will focus on defining Management Skills and clarifying their importance in the workplace. Early work will also address self-awareness and the assessment of core management skills such as communication and providing effective feedback among the participants. As the course progresses, students will explore more advanced Management Skills such as conflict resolution, empowerment, working with teams and creating a positive environment for change.