Programme background and context on the framework of reference:

To effectively design, develop, and deliver products, services, and solutions that can make a significant impact, one must possess a wealth of creative knowledge, skills, and ideas. Creative knowledge, skills, and ideas are found within individuals, companies, and communities. 

This situation often results in unexpected and challenging circumstances regarding the efficient engagement and management of interactions between leaders, followers, and other individuals in their environment. These issues require immediate attention. If not properly engaged and managed, these issues can give rise to conflicts and contradictions, which can have negative consequences for business institutions/organizations. These consequences include decreased revenue, funding, customers, and profitability, as well as challenges related to adaptability, productivity, and sustainability.

In order to thrive in this context, leaders in business institutions and organizations must possess An extensive and comprehensive governance, risk, and accountability framework designed to facilitate the attainment of four crucial objectives in Strategic Management and Leadership: (i) Engaging various stakeholders to work together towards a common goal and a shared vision. (ii) Developing shared values to foster cooperation among diverse teams. (iii) Encouraging participation and collaboration with other actors to mobilize resources and achieve multiple outcomes. (iv) Enabling other actors to ensure the attainment of sustainable development outcomes

Target Audience:

This programme is designed for middle and senior managers who are responsible for policy, strategy, programme, and project design, development, and execution in the public sector, as well as designing, developing, and delivering products, services, and solutions in the private sector. 

With extensive research spanning over two decades, this initiative is dedicated to assisting middle and senior managers in both the private and public sectors. It provides valuable guidance on effectively designing, developing, and delivering products, services, and solutions. Additionally, it offers insights on successfully designing, developing, and implementing policies, projects, and programmes. 

Utilizing Relational Theories, the Mastering Your Growth and Effectiveness Programme emphasizes the importance of comprehending and effectively handling the dynamics between Leaders, Followers, and other individuals within their environment. 

Mastering Your Growth and Effectiveness revolves around the Four Practices of Distributed Leadership – a novel Strategic Management and Leadership Decision Making Framework based on the idea that in order to drive growth and achieve effective outcomes, leaders and managers must excel at understanding and managing the interactions between leaders, followers, and other actors in their specific context, whether it be local, national, regional, or even global.

Approach and Learning Outcomes:

Evin School of Management is a reputable institution dedicated to conducting research on organizational development and learning. This program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience, combining various methods such as face-to-face sessions, virtual online sessions, and self-paced learning. It offers a range of activities including faculty-led sessions, group discussions, and executive coaching. The program also includes work-based projects and assignments, allowing participants to apply their learning in a practical setting. 

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and strategies that drive effective decision making in complex situations.
• How can we effectively apply the Four Practices of Distributed Leadership Decision Making Processes to achieve a wide range of interconnected outcomes that positively influence individuals, organizations, and the overall well-being and social impact of the community?
• Apply the Four Practices of Distributed Leaders as a change management tool and multi-stakeholder engagement process to enhance alignment among individuals and teams. 
• This approach can be used in various sectors, such as the public sector for policy, strategy, programme, and project design, development, and execution, as well as in the private sector for designing, developing, and delivering products, services, and solutions.

Benefits:

• Upon completion of the program, participants will be awarded a 60 Credit Hours Award in Advanced Strategic Management and Leadership Decision Making. This recognition is earned through a combination of blended face-to-face sessions and work-based projects/assignments lasting six to twelve months. 
• Projects and assignments should aim to tackle the actual challenges that your organizations, institutions, or businesses are facing. They should be of substantial value, with small projects costing over $100,000, medium projects over $500,000, and large projects over $1,000,000.
• The organization or institution will greatly benefit from the value derived from the Work Based Project/Assignment, whether it be financial gains, cost savings, or overall improvements. Past projects have centered on individual-level outcomes such as personal, career, and professional development. Additionally, they have also aimed to achieve organizational-level outcomes such as increased funding, revenues, profitability, customers, partners, adaptability, communication, sustainability, innovation, and productivity. 
• By designing, developing, and delivering products, services, and solutions that prioritize respect for life, property, justice, biodiversity, and information, the community and society as a whole will reap the benefits.

Registration details:

Signature Name: Mastering Your Growth and Effectiveness

Focus: Advanced Strategic Management and Leadership Decision Making Process

Status: Registration is currently open.

Format: Our format offers a blend of virtual, live online, and self-paced learning options. This includes engaging faculty-led sessions, interactive discussion groups, and personalized executive coaching. Our services are available both virtually and at various physical locations, including work-based projects and assignments at your premises.

Fees: The program does not require participants to pay any fees. However, we will establish a retainer fee to cover the costs of course materials, case materials, accommodations, travel, communication, and meals. Additionally, there will be a success/performance component. Our fees are calculated based on the value generated from the Work Based Projects / Assignments. For small projects with a value over $100,000, our fee percentage applies. For medium projects with a value over $500,000, a different fee percentage is used. And for large projects with a value over $1,000,000, yet another fee percentage is applied.

Modules and Dates: 

July 21-27, 2024: Induction Session - In-Person

August 18-24, 2024 — Module 1 (Virtual, Live Online and Self-Paced)

September 8-14, 2024 — Module 2 (Virtual, Live Online and Self-Paced)

October 13-19, 2024 - Integrated Reflective Presentation Session - Face to Face

November 10-16, 2024: Module 3 (Virtual, Live Online and Self-Paced)

December 8-14, 2024: Module 4 (Virtual, Live Online and Self-Paced)