Foundations of General Management
For more than a decade the Foundations of General Management program has been one of MGSM's most highly sought after and recommended executive education programs.
Today, issues such as corporate downsizing, restructuring, cost-cutting, mergers, acquisitions and the war for talent, have all led to many changes within organisations. These organisations need managers and executives who are not narrowly focused in a single area of specialisation, rather, they need professionals that also possess a strong generalist skill set. It is common place for executives everywhere to be thrust into new and challenging environments and positions in the work place. Often, many feel unprepared or lack confidence in their ability to take the next step in their career.
How prepared are you?
As you become more senior in business, it is a necessity for managers and executives to work across the entire organisation. Furthermore, having an understanding of the implications of your decisions and how they are likely to affect other areas of the organisation is crucial. Senior professionals today need to be able to understand and speak the language of business, make informed and sound decisions, and possess the ability to think 'strategically'.
This five-day residential program is presented by leading MGSM faculty and industry practitioners and aims to prepare high potential functional managers whose future career direction is in the sphere of general management by:
- providing a sound understanding of general management principles and practices
- developing a solid understanding of the transition from functional to general management
- providing managers with the opportunity to step outside their skill and knowledge base, to explore new business concepts and other functional areas
- challenging current thinking and exposing new participants to new perspectives, developments and issues
Presented as a combination of lecturers, workshops, group work and individual study in an informal environment, participants are encouraged to interact with faculty and fellow participants during the program.
Topics
- Strategic Management
- Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Managing & Leading Change
- Effective Negotiation
- Developing as a Leader
The Foundations of General Management program will be of particular relevance if you:
- are currently employed in a functional role within your organisation
- are a recently appointed general manager and wish to maximise your leadership qualities
- intend to proceed to a higher level of management
"I found the Foundations of General Management program valuable and rewarding and I enjoyed the continual interaction among the participants. The calibre of presenters was very high and the modules challenging. I would highly recommend the program to others in my organisation."
Michael Addison
Ship Broker
P&O Maritime Services Pty Ltd
"The content of the program covered my needs. The presentations were very interactive with constructive discussion in many areas. I am looking forward to putting what I have learnt into practice. It was a wonderful venue and a great forum to share experiences and develop new friendships."
Richard Barrett
Regional Manager - North Queensland
Maunsell Australia Pty Ltd
"A challenging, engaging and well organised program. I learnt almost as much from the other attendees as I did from the faculty. I look forward to implementing my new found skills."
John Kelly
Operations Manager - New Zealand
BGH Group
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Program Presenters
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Dr Christopher Clark is a lecturer at the Macquarie University’s Economics and Financial Studies department. He joined the faculty in 1993 after holding senior marketing positions in the pharmaceutical and office equipment industries. He has taught MGSM’s MBA students in Strategic Management and Global Strategic Management. Chris consults widely in a range of fields including strategic planning and marketing, to a diverse range of industries including pharmaceuticals, technology and performing arts administration. His research interests are in the development of strategies within firms. |
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Dr Graham Godbee is a leading teacher in strategy and financial management and a recognised consultant in the areas of finance and company turnaround. Graham is the Program Director for MGSM’s “Strategic Management Program” and a respected executive education presenter. |
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With over 20 years experience in conducting high impact workshops, Stephen Kozicki has become a highly sought after presenter on a range of business development topics. Stephen commenced his sales and marketing career with 3M. He spent many years developing account strategies for industry groups. Today, Stephen is the principal partner in one of Australia’s leading business advisory firms, Gordian Business Pty Ltd, specialising in business development and focusing on increasing productivity and profitability for his clients. Stephen is the author of two best selling business books. |
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Randal Tame has twenty years' consulting and teaching experience in strategy, leadership, management, marketing, influence and persuasion. Randal has an interactive teaching style which challenges participants to think differently about their roles as communicators and influencers, and runs the successful Present - Communicate - Influence Program. |
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Associate Professor Peter McGraw teaches negotiation and influencing strategies at MGSM. He is the Macquarie University Director of Labour Management Studies Foundation which organises the annual Women, Management & Employment Relations Conference, and is an active researcher in employee relations. |
Christopher Clark
Graham Godbee
Stephen Kozicki
Randal Tame
Peter McGraw
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Dates, Fees & Venues
Dates
25 - 30 July 2010, residential.
24 - 29 October 2010, residential.
Fees
$9,990 (inc GST)
Fees include tuition, program materials, accommodation and catering.
Venues
MGSM Executive Hotel & Conference Centre
Macquarie Park, North Ryde, Sydney.
Program Coordinator
Phone: + 61 2 9850 9016
Fax: +61 2 9850 8630
Email: Public-Programs@mgsm.edu.au
