1. Strategic Leadership and Mega Trends

Most strategic decisions ought to be contingent on sweeping, long-term changes in politics, economics, technology, globalisation, social attributes and talent management. Remarkably, several of these trends seem to be fairly stable over the long-term, while displaying short-term perturbations. Topics include:

1. Macro economy and the geo-political context
2. Technology, disruption and innovation
3. Vision, strategy and business models
4. Engaging and leading change
   
   

2. High-performance leadership and stakeholders

High-performance organisations and teams are characterised by goal clarity and commitment, role complementarity, effective communication and decision-making processes, and professional and constructive interpersonal relationships. Successful organisational leadership also derives at least partly from being able to manage the expectations of diverse and often competing stakeholder groups. Topics include: 

1. High-performance and leadership teams
2. High-performance organisational drivers and blockers
3. Societal, public and governmental stakeholders
4. Engaging talent and people
   
   

3. Self-aware leadership and people

The third theme focuses on the individual leader and their relationships with the people they seek to lead, influence and motivate. The Advanced Management Programme allows you to reflect upon and develop your leadership strengths and confront the gaps that are holding you back from being the best leader you can be. Topics include:

1. Charting a leadership journey
2. Emotional intelligence
3. Authenticity, values and motivators
4. Effective leadership communication and leadership/executive presence

In order to be eligible for this program you must have completed a post secondary education. A copy of your resume will be required to be uploaded during the application process.

CPD certification is a straightforward process and follows an intentionally practical method that has been continuously developed over the past few decades. Certification is focused on providing the highest standards of Continuing Professional Development learning for delegates and attendees.
Each CPD training course or event is benchmarked against a proven assessment criteria to ensure the required standards are met across a number of key areas.

1. This program is useful for a wide range of participants who are interested in adopting Agile principles and practices.
2. Business analysts, testing professionals, and others who are considering joining an Agile team
3. Experienced project managers who currently use traditional techniques and are seeking to incorporate Agile practices, or to become Scrum Masters or coaches.
4. Managers and leaders who need to support Agile teams.
5. Career-changers who want to learn Agile best practices and join an Agile team
6. Project managers who are seeking PMI-ACP® certification, or certified individuals who are seeking professional development hours to maintain their certification

Participants will learn from our expert faculty, and will also gain valuable experience by working with colleagues on the challenges they face in their businesses. The programme is a fine blend of executives from various sectors of industry. This networking opportunity enriches the programme and greatly enhances learning and team spirit.

The Advanced Management Programme (AMP) is focused on refining key management and leadership skills required to run large organisations.

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Develop compelling business strategies from opportunities uncovered in learning and interacting with a diverse mix of professionals.
2. Learn to lead people to peak performance in challenging environments, by aligning the organisation with a shared vision.
3. Understand the top-level tools necessary to manage and monitor organisational performance.
4. Identify the ethical issues in every aspect of their organisational operations.
5. Learn realistic and time-honored methods of coping with ambiguity and uncertainty in today’s business world.
6. Develop the skill to strengthen or modify company culture when required.