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GSB Executive Education
Five decades of learning expertise UCT GSB Executive Education is structured to help people, at every stage of their leadership journey, to invest in themselves and add value to their organisations. We offer targeted learning interventions that are relevant and responsive to a fast-changing world of work and draw on the UCT GSB’s five decades of business education expertise. All courses are rich in industry insights, underpinned by the latest theory and delivered by our world-class faculty. Courses are offered online and in Cape Town at our Breakwater Campus. Courses can also be customised for delivery at any location - anywhere in the world that works best for you.
Executive Development Programme
Application Deadline: 17 September 2021
Course starts: 17 October 2021
The UCT GSB Executive Development Programme is a high-impact short course designed to equip senior leaders with the strategic thinking, innovative mind-set and values-based leadership needed to ensure long-term competitive advantage for their organisations.
Today’s organisations need innovative thinkers to build sustainable businesses with a competitive edge. The UCT GSB’s Executive Development Programme will advance your capacity to leverage core competencies, stay ahead through innovation and pursue heroic goals despite resource constraints.
The programme assumes that, as a senior manager or executive, you already understand your strengths and weaknesses and have the necessary management skills. Rather than focusing on traditional functional and personal development therefore, the EDP takes a novel approach to learning and un-learning. You will be required to shed mental models that are no longer effective and develop new ways of thinking, acting and being.
The UCT GSB is a globally-accredited business school with a world-class reputation and is one of just 89 business schools in the world to be triple-crown accredited.
Course FAQs
What early bird and/or bulk discounts are offered on this course?
25% discount for registered non-profit organisations.
15 % bulk discount for organisations that send 3 – 6 applicants (discount applied from third applicant).
10% bulk discount for organisations that send 7+ applicants (discount applied to all applicants).
*Please note:These discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts.*
What does the programme focus on?
The Executive Development Programme provides an important opportunity to learn from other leaders, across industries, through lectures, case studies, syndicate discussions, as well as interaction with faculty, other participants and guest speakers. Delegates will broaden and deepen their understanding of an ever-changing South African, African, and global economy.
Course content includes:
- The dynamic business environment
- Results-based leadership
- Globalisation of business
- New perspectives on strategy
- Building successful strategic alliances
- Creating the markets of tomorrow
- Innovation for competitive advantage
- Unlocking the power of reputation management
What will I gain from this programme?
Delegates on the Executive Development Programme will gain:
- Greater insight into strategy, results-based leadership and values-based leadership
- The ability to manage complexity and change
- Access to best leadership practices and the latest strategies for sustaining a competitive edge
- An awareness and understanding of leadership in an emerging market
- Greater creativity and innovation in leadership
- An understanding of reputation management and the ability to guide the concept in the workplace
- An opportunity to expand your network
Who will benefit from this programme?
You will benefit highly from this course if you:
- Are a seasoned management professional operating at senior management or executive level within an existing corporate business or high-growth greenfield development
- Have proven management and leadership talent
- Lead a company, division, international subsidiary, business unit or major function
- Are looking for a learning experience that will stimulate, challenge and develop self-reliance and keep you on the cutting edge of global leadership
R91 500.00
Course dates:\ 17 - 29 October 2021