Modern Management Practices

Statement of Need

The traditional management styles of the 1980s and 1990s have become outdated and no longer align with the evolving business landscape. A new paradigm of management has emerged, encompassing modern and postmodern practices that require a shift in approaches, emphasis, dimensions, and philosophy. It is imperative for managers to adopt a different mindset and think beyond conventional boundaries. The call to action is for managers to engage in “out-of-the-box” thinking and embrace innovative approaches, such as “zero-based” thinking and the redesign of both the conceptualization and implementation of management practices.

Who Attends

This programme is for senior executives in private, government, NGOs, CBOs and the donor community.

How participants will benefit

At the end of the programme participants will be able to:

• Apply critical thinking skills to challenge conventional management practices and develop innovative solutions.
• Evaluate the benefits and limitations of “out-of-the-box” thinking in driving organizational success and adaptability.
• Apply “zero-based” thinking to reassess and redesign management strategies, processes, and systems.
• ‘Apply Emotional Intelligence in Management practices’
• Assess their leadership and management abilities;
• Coach and mentor subordinates;
• Audit and launch an appropriate organizational culture;
• Explain concepts of modern management, the ethos of excellence in the African setting and governance best practice.