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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.
Programme for Management Development (JHB)
Application Deadline: 05 July 2021
Course starts: 04 August 2021
The UCT GSB Programme for Management Development is a dynamic short course designed to equip middle managers with the key competencies and skills to manage themselves and others more effectively both remotely and face-to-face, and to solve complex problems creatively and sustainably.
The challenges facing managers in the current environment are unprecedented. PMD in 2020 will give delegates the opportunity to develop the skills, mindset and networks necessary for sustainable success.
The UCT GSB is a globally-ranked business school with a world-class reputation and is one of just 89 business schools in the world to be triple-crown accredited. Established in 1967, the PMD is the oldest continually running short course in South Africa and has graduated over 5 000 well-rounded managers who have gone on to make an impact in their organisation.
Course FAQs
What early bird and/or bulk discounts are offered on this course?
15% early bird discount for applicants who have secured and confirmed payment two months before the application deadline.
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.*
Who will benefit from this programme?
This course is designed to support middle and senior managers working across all industries and sectors and give them the skills they need to maximise their effectiveness and move to the next level. Middle management is a critical component of any business and it deserves a very specific focus. In belt tightening times, middle managers are often squeezed with increasing responsibility from the top and less support from below. The Programme for Management Development will build your confidence and give you the skills boost you need to navigate this terrain successfully.
What does the programme focus on?
The Programme for Management Development has been designed to equip managers with competencies that align to five critical focus areas:
- Managing self (Reflection)
- Managing organisation (Analytical skills)
- Managing context (Beyond global)
- Managing relationships (Collaboration)
- Managing change (Action)
What will I gain from this programme?
Students on the Programme for Management Development will gain:
- An opportunity to network and debate with delegates from different industries and functional areas from across sub-Saharan Africa
- Practical on-the-ground experience with a post-programme assignment which ensures that learning is implemented back in the workplace
- Key competencies in managing self, managing others and managing relationships within and beyond the organisation through a combination of experiential and interactive learning
- Access to the UCT GSB’s global alumni community
R72 000.00
COURSE DATES:\ 04 August - 12 November 2021