Leading Through Change

The ongoing development of managers skills to enable them to adopt a more strategic approach to their work is a constant priority for organisations striving to maintain competitiveness whilst also ensuring a continuous high standard of service delivery.

The HMI’s Leading Through Change programme aims to further develop the leadership and management skills of managers which will allow them to be involved in determining the strategic direction of their organisation. This programme which incorporates action learning is designed to encourage managers to work on projects that are relevant to the strategic plans and future direction of their organisation.

The programme comprises a mix of tutor led days, combined with self-directed and work based learning. The key objectives of this course are:

To develop the leadership and management skills of participants required for middle management positions and project implementation
To develop managers capable of moving from front-line to middle management positions or project leads
To enhance the skills of existing middle managers
To enable progress on a number of significant strategic corporate programmes or initiatives.

Award	Leading to QQI Strategic Planning Component Certificate Level 6 (6N3673)
Type	Open course
Delivery	5 days tutor led live online delivered via Zoom
Your commitment	33 hours tutor led/classroom learning; plus self-directed learning (readings, exercises and reflection) + work based learning (50 hours total)
CPD	50 CPD points
Price	€950 per person
HMI member discount	Member discount applies. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
IN-HOUSE COURSE PRICE	Contact office for details (max. 18 participants)
Provider	The Learning Rooms is a QQI registered provider.

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Course Content

This course covers the following areas:

Tutor-Led Modules

The growth mindset
Formulating a vision, mission and goals
Managing strategically/strategic perspective/risk
Identifying the need for change
Being a change agent
Using management tools
Crafting a strategy
Implementing a strategy
Evaluating a strategy
Organisational culture
Working in teams
Communicating change
Presentation skills

Strategic Project

Projects should be aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation. They allow participants to make a significant contribution to their performance in areas of strategic importance. Support of a senior manager is advised.

QQI Assessment

Where QQI Level 6 accreditation is required, participants will be required to produce a case study; a work-based, strategic project report; and a presentation based on that project.

Learning Outcomes

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

Evaluate the strategic planning process
Assess the aims, short and long term objectives, SMART objectives, mission statements, policies and strategic vision of the organisation
Appraise group and teamwork
Assess the role of synergies within teams
Utilise a range of key management tools, to include SWOT and PESTEL, to analyse and draw conclusions
Formulate a strategic plan for a period of 3-5 years
Support the development of a mission statement and a strategic vision

Course Dates

Current scheduled Leading Through Change courses:

In-house

Contact the HMI to find out more.