Advance Your Management Techniques

Leadership & Management Series Part 4: Master Advanced Management Techniques

What you'll learn

Translate high-level strategic goals into actionable operational objectives.

Develop project roadmaps aligned with strategic priorities and manage resources effectively.

Implement and refine performance management systems to align team efforts with organisational goals.

Apply project management fundamentals, including monitoring, control, and risk mitigation.

Lead organisational change using proven frameworks and models.

Foster a change-ready culture and manage resistance to ensure successful transformation.

Requirements

This course is accessible to all learners, with no formal prerequisites. However, familiarity with foundational management principles, such as those covered in earlier courses, will enhance the learning experience.

Description

Advance Your Management Techniques is the fourth course in the Leadership and Management series by Hains Academy. This comprehensive course equips you with the advanced skills needed to translate strategic vision into tangible results, manage projects effectively, and lead your team through organisational change.The course begins by focusing on the critical process of transforming strategic goals into actionable objectives. You will learn to develop project roadmaps, allocate resources effectively, and manage budgets to ensure alignment with organisational priorities.Next, you’ll explore performance management systems, from developing KPIs to measuring and reporting performance. Learn to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while linking performance to rewards and recognition.The final section dives into leading organisational change. Discover proven frameworks like Kotter’s 8-Step Model and Lewin’s Change Management Model, and gain practical strategies for managing resistance, engaging stakeholders, and building a culture that embraces change.What is primarily taught in this course?Translating strategic goals into operational objectives.Developing project roadmaps and managing resources effectively.Fundamentals of project management, including scheduling and risk mitigation.Creating and implementing performance management systems.Linking performance to rewards and recognition.Leading organisational change and building a change-ready culture.By the end of this course, you will have the tools to manage teams and projects confidently, drive performance, and navigate the complexities of organisational transformation, ensuring your organisation’s sustained success.

Overview

Section 1: Course introduction

Lecture 1 Course introduction

Section 2: Section 1 – Strategic planning to execution

Lecture 2 Section 1 introduction – Strategic planning to execution

Lecture 3 Lesson 1.1 – Translating strategic goals into operational objectives

Lecture 4 Lesson 1.2 – Developing project roadmaps aligned with strategic priorities

Lecture 5 Lesson 1.3 – Resource allocation and budgeting for strategic initiatives

Lecture 6 Section 1 conclusion

Section 3: Section 2 – Project management fundamentals

Lecture 7 Section 2 introduction – Project management fundamentals

Lecture 8 Lesson 2.1 – Project initiation and scope definition

Lecture 9 Lesson 2.2 – Work breakdown structure and project scheduling

Lecture 10 Lesson 2.3 – Project monitoring and control

Lecture 11 Lesson 2.4 – Risk management in project execution

Lecture 12 Section 2 conclusion

Section 4: Section 3 – Performance management for strategic success

Lecture 13 Section 3 introduction – Performance management for strategic success

Lecture 14 Lesson 3.1 – Developing KPIs aligned with strategic goals

Lecture 15 Lesson 3.2 – Performance measurement and reporting

Lecture 16 Lesson 3.3 – Performance management systems and processes

Lecture 17 Lesson 3.4 – Linking performance to rewards and recognition

Lecture 18 Section 3 conclusion

Section 5: Section 4 – Leading organisational change

Lecture 19 Section 4 introduction – Leading organisational change

Lecture 20 Lesson 4.1 – Change management models and frameworks

Lecture 21 Lesson 4.2 – Building a change-ready culture

Lecture 22 Lesson 4.3 – Managing resistance to change

Lecture 23 Lesson 4.4 – Stakeholder management during change

Lecture 24 Section 4 conclusion

Section 6: Course conclusion

Lecture 25 Course conclusion

Mid-level managers aiming to refine their management techniques.,Team leaders who wish to translate strategy into actionable plans.,Aspiring leaders preparing for more complex managerial roles.,Professionals seeking to enhance their ability to manage change and drive innovation.,Individuals interested in mastering performance management and project execution.