Course code: CMI - call 0845 071 2801
Overview
Course duration: 20 days.
Available only as a tailored in-company programme, this is a fully integrated and highly challenging middle management learning
solution, leading to an internationally recognised qualification.
Widely recognised as the UK’s leading professional qualification for middle managers, this fully flexible modular award can be completed over 12-36 months, and provides candidates with a thorough grounding in advanced management theory and best practice. Facilitated by a specially selected group of Hemsley Fraser subject matter experts, this programme is designed to challenge and stretch participants through action and reflexive learning. You will also receive the added benefits of CMI student membership, including access to their comprehensive online library, invitations to key events, discounted books and their award winning magazine.
Description
Structure
- The course is structured into eight distinct units
mirroring the key competencies and skills required of today's manager. For organisations requiring a number of delegates to be trained, we offer a fully flexible approach to the delivery of these units. For further information please call us on 0870 161 1720.
Is it right for me?
This programme is designed for middle managers, or those senior managers who
want to consolidate their skills and experience by achieving the Diploma. Anybody
considering this qualification should be prepared to complete work based assignments after each of the eight modules contained in this programme. At the end of the programme, participants will complete a work based project (approx 4000 words) on a mutually agreed business topic.
Pre-course Activity
Participants will be required to complete a series of short, focused pre-work activities and questionnaires specific to each module, in addition to the post-module assignments.
What will it cover?
Unit 1 – Developing Your Management Style
- Managing my own resources and personal
effectiveness
- Developing trust and support through a consultative
approach
- Preventing and handling conflict in working relations with others
Unit 2 – Managing Financial and Non-Financial
Resources
- Analysing and understanding non-financial resource planning
- Selecting and managing supplier relationships
- The importance of sound financial management and budgetary control
- Interpreting financial information and managing expenditure
Unit 3 – Planning to Meet Customer and Quality Requirements
- Identifying your key internal and external stakeholders
- Your legal obligations in promoting a healthy and safe workplace
- Quality standards and concepts – TQM,
benchmarking, quality assurance and control
- How to successfully plan and implement change
Unit 4 – Effective Communication and Information Management
- The importance of good information management and technological impact
- Methods of information storage, access, protection and retrieval
- The decision making process
- Preparing for and facilitating meetings
Unit 5 - Managing Performance
- How to set and agree clear performance objectives and work plans
- Reviewing and improving individual performance
- Understanding discipline and grievance guidelines and legislation
- Managing, supporting and assessing performance of a dispersed team
Unit 6 – Recruitment and Selection
- Legislative and organisational requirements applying to recruitment and selection processes
- The recruitment and selection process uncovered
- Examining candidate data and assessment options
- Making, justifying and communicating fair selection decisions
Unit 7 – Developing Personnel and Personnel Performance
- Understanding and applying the principles of team and individual motivation
- Assessing your team’s learning and development styles and requirements
- Development methods and opportunities in the workplace
- Constructing a practical development plan
Unit 8 – Principles of Project Management
- Defining the project lifecycle from conception to post-project evaluation
- Project methodologies
- Effective project support and communication
- How to build and design a business case