Course Overview

Do you aspire to be an ideal people manager? The journey from being an individual contributor to a people manager requires significant personal development and growth.  The objective of this business and management course is to smoothen the transition for newly appointed people managers, motivate and guide people who are aspiring to become one and to think back and reflect for seasoned managers. The course will provide learners with an enhanced understanding of the role of people management in organizational context.

Module 1: Introduction to People Management

Difference between People Management and Human Resource Management; impact of individual and organizational factors on people management.

Module 2: Getting Work Done Through Others

Challenges of getting work done; significance of prioritization and assigning work to team members.

Module 3: Assessment and Evaluation

Concept of performance management and role of a manager in the different stages of the performance management process.

Module 4: Building Peer Networks

Understanding the importance of peer networks in an organization; being able to influence those on whom you have no authority.

Week 5: Managing Self

Reflection on what does it mean to be a people manager; building a personal development plan for oneself.

Training Format: 

• All materials are made available through our Online Learning Platform

• Students should commit approximately 5-6 hours of their time per week

Materials Provided: 

Online delivery of curriculum materials, exercises and templates.

Assignments:

In order to demonstrate their understanding of the course content, students will be required to submit assignments at the end of every month.

Duration of course – 6 months

REGIONS TARGETED: Global

Courses Fees € 800

To register for course, please contact:

Online Training Coordinator

Africa Institute for Project Management Studies

Email: info@africadevelopmentresources.org

Website: www.africadevelopmentresources.org