Leadership Excellence
Develop robust managerial tools and lead with purpose
Overview
The UCT GSB Leader Excellence course is a transformative short course designed to empower current and future managers. It equips participants with the necessary mindset, tools, and business expertise to lead effectively and spread a positive influence throughout their organisation.
This course aims to cultivate leaders who are skilled, composed, and trusted. You will learn to lead with a cool head, armed with a robust skill set that allows you to steer and motivate teams to achieve organisational goals.
What you will walk away with
- Learn how to interpret financial performance by analysing financial statements
- Become a self-aware leader through Insight Discovery, a psychometric tool based on the psychology of Carl Jung.
- A practical toolkit you can leverage to collectively solve complex problems through the principles of System Thinking and Critical Reasoning.
- Deep insight into Behavioural Economics, learning how and why people behave the way they do.
- How to solve complex problems through the principles of System Thinking.
Additional Course Information
MODULE BREAKDOWN
Curriculum Overview
Module 1
Financial Statement Analysis
A Guide to Interpreting Financial Performance
In the dynamic landscape of business, understanding financial statements is paramount. This module goes beyond the basics, providing a nuanced exploration of financial statement analysis. Participants will unravel the complexities of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to gain a holistic view of an organization's financial health.
Delivery: Self-pace online
Module 2
Insights Discovery
In the fast-paced landscape of professional interactions, self-awareness is a cornerstone for personal and collective success. Insights Discovery offers a unique exploration into the realm of personality, leveraging Carl Jung's psychological principles. Participants will delve into their own behavioral preferences, uncover the intricacies of interpersonal dynamics, and harness insights to navigate and enhance workplace relationships.
Delivery: Live online via Zoom
Module 3
Leadership as Practice
Leaders are developed, not born. Perceptions borne out of outdated hierarchical organisations still amplify “leaders” as co-constructs of hero leadership principles. With the volatile, unpredictable, chaotic/complex and ambiguous world (VUCA) that we currently exist in, a call for a new, emergent, value and purpose driven leadership is paramount. This session introduces a leadership practice that is co-constructed on dynamic capabilities of individuals, rather than singled out perceived “leaders”, where leadership and its principles become a practice driven by value for the greater good of the individual and organisation.
Delivery: Face-to-face in Cape Town at the UCT GSB Breakwater campus
Module 4
Systems Thinking and Critical Reasoning
Critical to the leadership as practice paradigm is the understanding of a systems thinking approach. With embedded tenets of interrelatedness, interaction and interdependence, systems thinking allows leaders to utilise tools that encourage an inclusive approach to problem-solving in an integrative and strategic way.
Delivery: Face-to-face in Cape Town at the UCT GSB Breakwater campus
Module 5
Behavioural Economics
In a world shaped by choices, understanding the nuances of decision-making is critical. Behavioural Economics goes beyond traditional economic theories, delving into the realm of human psychology to unravel the intricacies of how individuals and groups make decisions. Participants will explore the fascinating interplay between cognitive biases, emotions, and economic choices, gaining insights that can be applied across various professional domains.
Delivery: Face-to-face in Cape Town at the UCT GSB Breakwater campus
Minimum Requirements:
- National Senior Certificate, NQF 4 or equivalent
- English proficiency
- 3 or more years work experience/At least 1 year management experience
Who should apply:
This fast, flexible learning intervention is perfect for individuals who wish to make the move from manager to leader. It develops the basic personal mastery and business acumen of existing managers, leaders, specialists and supervisors.
Formats & Dates
Formats & Dates
Format
04 July 2024: 8 hours Online (asynchronous)
05 July 2024: 1 Day Live Online (synchronous)
08- 10 July 2024: 3 days Face-to-Face (UCT GSB Breakwater Campus)
LEARN WITH THE BEST
Our Internationally acclaimed researchers and teachers are all dedicated and gifted individuals who contribute directly to UCT GSB's reputation of excellence.
Course Convenor
Lester Davids started his academic career with a PhD in molecular and cellular biology in the department of Medicine at UCT He formed and managed a successful research laboratory for 10 years.
Head: Executive Education
Jodie Martin is the Executive Education Head of Department where he leads and supports our world-class Executive Education delivery team.
Client Liaison Officer
Tarryn is a seasoned sales & marketing professional with over 8 years of experience in the higher education short course industry.FAQ
15% for 3 - 6 applicants (bulk discount applied from third applicant)
10% for 7+ applicants (bulk discount applied to all applicants)
10% for alumni of UCT GSB academic and Executive Education courses
The UCT GSB's Breakwater Campus is situated in the heart of Cape Town's most popular tourist attraction, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Centrally located and easily accessed, the UCT GSB is just 1.5km away from the central business district and 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.
As an added benefit to studying at the UCT GSB, you'll be situated in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Certificate of completion
Flights & accommodation costs are not included.
The course is a non-credit-bearing course delivered at the equivalent of an NQF 8 postgraduate level of study.
The course is accredited through UCT, which is a registered public higher education institution with the Council on Higher Education (CHE). Each programme is accredited through an internal UCT quality assurance process, as delegated by the CHE, ensuring the excellent quality of our offering.
In short, this course does not refer to NQF levels.
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