Foundations of Management for First-Line Leaders

Program Overview

A solid grasp of management principles is a must for leaders managing different sizes of organizations — large or small, for-profit or not-for-profit. Even solopreneurs and small business owners need to be concerned about management principles in terms of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the different functions of the company to be successful as an organization. Studies have shown that mismanagement is one of the most common reasons for the failure of small businesses.

Most companies operate in industries that are becoming highly volatile, complex, and competitive. Hence, a leader’s primary responsibility is to effectively plan, organize, lead, and control the various functions of their respective units or departments. This program will allow first-line leaders, supervisors, and managers to develop the necessary skills to carry out their roles and responsibilities in the company.

Details

Program Objectives:

• Understand the core principles of the Foundations of Management framework, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. 
• Gain clarity on the basic levels of management and leadership, and how they apply to team and organizational effectiveness. 
• Develop essential management and leadership skills for a successful transition into first-line leadership roles. 
• Strengthen decision-making and team leadership capabilities to drive performance and accountability. 

Key Benefits:

• Participate in engaging, real-time online sessions led by world-class faculty and seasoned industry leaders and gain practical insights from experienced practitioners that you can immediately apply in your workplace.
• Learn essential leadership and management frameworks to enhance your ability to manage processes, communicate effectively, and align with organizational goals.
• Apply concepts through interactive activities and workplace-relevant scenarios that develop critical thinking, stakeholder management, and cross-generational team leadership—key competencies for administrative professionals driving organizational transformation.
• Deepen your knowledge of key people and administrative systems.

Who Should Attend:

This program is recommended for first-line leaders, supervisors, managers and individual contributors who want to transition well in their current or new management roles. This program is also intended for leaders who need to strengthen their leadership skills so they can manage their responsibility for the team and their organization better.