Use organisational planning and action planning to manage a business
Monitor performance against measured targets through control processes and techniques
Learn to effectively participate in group and team interactions
Examine leadership theories and effectively manage change
Learn how to transition from managing self to managing others
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Business Management
Module 2: The Environment
Module 3: Planning for Managing a Business
Module 4: Organising for Managing a Business
Module 5: Group Dynamics
Module 6: Leading in the Organisation
Module 7: Controlling the Organisation
Module 8: Setting Up for Change
Testimonial
Course Overview
What makes a good leader? This course will empower you to answer that question. Upskill yourself with the capabilities you need to lead others effectively by mastering basic management theory and practice. Armed with an arsenal of insight, knowledge and tried-and-tested tools, you’ll be able to leverage your resources, identify opportunities for improved project management and stay up-to-date with emerging leadership styles and trends. As one of our top online courses, the Principles of Business Management course covers a range of principles - including sought-after soft skills - to equip you to make tough decisions, agilely adapt to an evolving business landscape, and guide your team to greater productivity and profitability.
Course & Lecture Overview
Dr Timothy Hutton As an experienced executive management and leadership coach, consultant and lecturer, Dr Timothy Hutton (Wits Enterprise) has headed up multiple management development programmes, including pioneering a master’s program in nuclear technology leadership.