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Graduate School USA

Managing for Results Course

via Graduate School USA

Overview

Master the tools of strategic leadership and continuous improvement with this hands-on course. Ideal for managers looking to drive performance and lead with vision.

Syllabus

Module 1: Leading for Results

  • Learn the differences between managing and leading
  • Explore how to acquire leadership skills through training and experience
  • Develop and define a compelling leadership vision
  • Understand how to identify and measure key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Create visual tools like dashboards and balanced scorecards

Module 2: Strategic Deployment

  • Define strategy and its importance in organizational performance
  • Understand the four key elements of a strategic plan
  • Learn and apply the five-step strategic planning process
  • Create and evaluate strategic-initiative action plans
  • Establish accountability and evaluate/reward performance

Module 3: Business Process Improvement

  • Understand what business processes are and how they function
  • Learn the six phases of business process improvement (BPI)
  • Plan and analyze current processes to identify inefficiencies
  • Redesign, implement, and monitor improved processes
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement across teams

Taught by

Alan Zucker, Amy Sareeram, Cindy Morgan-Jaffe, Dr. Le'Angela Ingram, Michele Proctor, Natalya H. Bah, Heather Murphy Capps, Doris McMillon, Bascom Destrehan “Dit” Talley, and Marshall Scantlin

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