Foundations of Management for First-Line Leaders

To be operationally competitive, all companies need to develop their first-line leaders to have a strong foundation of management skills necessary to be effective in their roles and responsibilities. The actions and management decisions of first-line leaders, supervisors, and managers affect the success of a business, the level of engagement in the workplace, and the delivery of customer value and satisfaction.

With the increasing demands of day-to-day involvement, how the management engages with the rest of the team is crucial in producing the expected outcome for the organization. Hence, their productivity and effectiveness are hinged heavily on how their work meetings, strategic priorities, and functional deliverables are structured efficiently.

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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 foundations of management program will allow first-line leaders, supervisors, and managers to develop the necessary skills to carry out their roles and responsibilities in the company.

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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.

What You Will Learn:

By the end of the Foundations of Management for First-Line Leaders Program, participants will walk away with practical management skills, fresh leadership perspectives, and a results-focused mindset. They will know how to guide teams effectively, lift performance, and make a clear contribution to their organization’s success.

Practical Leadership Insights: Take part in live, interactive online sessions with seasoned faculty and industry leaders. Learn strategies you can put into practice straight away to improve team performance and decision-making.
Core Management Frameworks: Learn key leadership and management tools that help you manage processes, communicate effectively, and align your team’s work with wider business goals.
Critical Thinking & Team Leadership: Build your skills in problem-solving, stakeholder management, and leading across generations through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios.
People & Administrative Systems: Deepen your understanding of how to manage people and administrative systems so you can streamline operations, keep teams engaged, and support long-term organizational growth.

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.

Program Days:

Live Online

November 10, 12, 14, 17 and 19, 2025
1:30pm to 5:00pm

Program Fee:
PHP: 25,000
USD: 450.00*

*The prevailing exchange rate at the date of payment may apply.

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