Introduction
Nurturing and Growing New and Existing Management Talent
Promotion into management is an exciting rite of passage for any new graduate.
But there are many pitfalls to avoid as one sharpens their skills in an all-round way. While the new manager has been recognized for the technical skills, self and other people management is a minefield.
They must learn how to lead others rather than do the work themselves, to motivate, manage their peers, earn trust and respect, and to strike the right balance between delegation and control. It is a transition many find challenging to make.
The New Management Development Programme (NMDP) is SGI-Tanzania’s entry-level leadership programme.
We will focus on improving the following capabilities: effective presentation and communication skills, team dynamics, planning and budgeting, the effective feedback process, problem-solving and conflict resolution, decision-making skills, different management styles.
Target Participants
This programme is ideal for newly appointed managers, individuals who are being groomed for their first management position, as well as those who are experiencing new pressures within a current management role. It is best suited for individuals with less than two years of managerial experience.
Participants from past programmes have been drawn from a wide range of technical backgrounds and companies, as well as from different age groups.
Programme Objective
This programme aims at equipping new managers with adequate skills on the various areas of management as they transition from being successful individual contributors to effective managers.
Key Focus Areas
- Building core managerial and functional skill
- Understanding how business functions interrelate
- Developing an integrated approach to business and management
- Effective implementation of business strategies
- Making effective decisions at first-level management
- Gaining a broad perspective of results-oriented management
- Developing an individual leadership philosophy
Programme Content
- Orientation & Introduction to Leadership
- Navigating Leadership in Crisis situations
- Transitioning from manager to a leader
- Self-leadership
- The New Business Landscape
- Leading High-performing Teams
- Managing Performance
- Strategic Alignment
- Understanding Financials in Crisis Situations
- Leadership Communication
- Personal Financial Management
- Upward & Lateral Leadership
- Wellbeing & Self-care Toolkit
- Personal resilience, Well Being & Self-care Toolkit
- Lessons from the Playfield
Programme Delivery & Special Features
To maximize your learning experience, class size will be limited to an exclusive few.
The use of a wide variety of case studies and lectures engages faculty and participants in an interactive process of analysis and the acquisition of fresh knowledge.
The programme will be delivered over a period of 4 days by well-versed faculty and industry experts, using case studies, syndicate group discussions, role-plays and video sessions.
Impact
Impact on the Organisation
- Accelerate readiness for future management and leadership positions
- Ensure better retention of new managers of high-potential
- Drive results throughout the organization
Impact on the Professional
- Enhance your capacity to manage your new responsibilities and initiatives
- Acquire an in-depth understanding of core business functions and build foundational skills
- Refine your ability to set priorities, delegate tasks, manage time and resources, and help drive team productivity – achieve high personal and team effectiveness
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Key Details
Date: 13 – 15 August 2025
Cost: USD 725
Mode of Delivery: In-person (Dar es Salaam)
Contacts
For more information on the programme and the application process, please reach out to:
- SGI-Tanzania Admissions Team: sbstanzania@strathmore.edu or
- Tumaini: tkikoti@strathmore.edu or call +255 (0) 693 288 622
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