Corporate Trainings

Section Managers Workshop Series

35 Enrolled

About Course

The Section Managers Workshop Series is a month-long, on-the-job training program designed to equip newly appointed managers with the essential skills and knowledge to lead effectively. The series covers core areas of management including Leadership and Introduction to Management, Communication and Report Writing, Teamwork and Conflict Management, Budgeting and Finance, Internal Controls, Balanced Scorecard and Strategy Planning, Performance Management, Competency Framework, Health & Safety, Risk Management, and Decision Making. Through practical learning and workplace application, the program empowers managers to build confidence, make informed decisions, and drive team and organizational performance.

Core leadership and management principles to lead teams effectively.
Professional communication and report writing skills.
Techniques for teamwork, conflict management, and decision making.
Financial literacy: budgeting, internal controls, and risk management.
Strategy execution through the Balanced Scorecard.
Performance management and competency-based frameworks.
Health & Safety essentials for managers.

Course Content

Introduction to Management
Module 1: Introduction to Management 🎯 Learning Outcomes By the end of this module, learners should be able to: Describe what management is. Explain the primary functions of management. Differentiate between types of managers and their roles. Explain the advantages of managing people well.

Lesson 1.1: What is Management?
Lesson 1.2: Functions of Management
Lesson 1.3: Types of Managers and Their Roles
Lesson 1.4: Advantages of Managing People Well

Decision Making

Module 1: Introduction to Decision Making in Management
Activity #1
Importance of decision-making in managerial roles
Types of decisions managers make
Group vs. Individual Decision-Making
Understanding Managing Group Decision Making
Ways to Facilitate Group Decision Making
Decision-making styles:
Activity:1
Activity:2
Activity:3
Activity:4
Activity:5
Decision-Making Theories

Indecision

Decision-Making Process (Corporate Best Practice Frameworks)

Budget Control & Cash Forecasting
Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive and in-depth overview of essential financial planning tools: budget control and cash forecasting. Moving beyond basic definitions, we will explore key methodologies, cut apart performance through advanced variance analysis, and master the critical role of managing cash flow and capital investments. The course is designed to equip you with the practical knowledge, analytical skills, and strategic perspective needed to make informed financial decisions and become a strategic partner in your organization.

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Planning

Module 2: Budgeting Methodologies & Types

Module 2: Budgeting Methodologies & Types
2.2: Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) in Detail
Example 2 and 3 The Sales & Marketing Department & The Procurement Department
Alternatives Considered:
Benefits of ZBB for Trading Companies
ZBB vs. ABB: At a Glance
2.3: Static vs. Flexible Budgets: A Deeper Dive Static Budget
Steps 2,3 and 4 Analyze Historical Costs and Calculate Rates & Forecast Demand for each Activity (Cost Driver)
2.4: Activity-Based Budgeting (ABB) Activity-Based Budgeting (ABB)
Benefits of Activity-Based Budgeting:
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Module 3: Budget Control and Variance Analysis

Module 4: The Critical Role of Cash Forecasting

Module 5: Capital Budgeting & Long-Term Planning

Lesson 5.2: The Time Value of Money (TVM)
Lesson 5.1: Introduction to Capital Budgeting
1. Payback Period
2.Accounting Rate of Return (ARR)
Exmaples Accounting Rate of Return (ARR)
Sensitivity Analysis (“What-If” Analysis)
Application
6.1: The Budget Control Cycle – From Data to Action
Step 1: Data Collection
Step 2: Variance Calculation
Step 3: Variance Analysis
Step 4: Report Generation
Step 5: Corrective Action

Project Management Overview

Projects Initiating
Understanding of project initiation process Ability to create a project charter and define stakeholders Skill in analysing stakeholders and planning engagement Competence in defining a business case and SMART objectives

Project Planning Essentials
Ability to define scope, schedule, and budget Competence in risk and quality management planning Skills to plan effective communication and resource allocation Foundation for successful project execution

Project Execution

Communication for report writing

Risk management

Course Content
RISK, Threat and Opportunities
What is ERM?
ERM Objectives
ERM Process Overview
Risk Categories
Risk Matrix
Risk Response
Monitoring & Reporting
Risk Appetite & Tolerance
Sample Risk Register

Balanced Scoredcard
"People and their manager are working so hard to sure things are done right that they hardly have to decide if they are doing the right things" Stephen R.Covey

Strategy Management
Strategy is everything, but everything is not strategy. Strategy is everyone, so get everyone on the same strategic page. Max Mckeown The Strategy Book

Managing Teams & Conflicts

Instructors

Jaafar Dirie

Director

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35 Students

1 Course

Free

Level Intermediate
Total Enrolled 35
Last Updated September 24, 2025
Certificate Certificate of completion

Section Managers Workshop Series

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Material Includes

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Course Content

Lesson 1.1: What is Management?

Lesson 1.2: Functions of Management

Lesson 1.3: Types of Managers and Their Roles

Lesson 1.4: Advantages of Managing People Well

Decision Making

Module 1: Introduction to Decision Making in Management

Activity #1

Importance of decision-making in managerial roles

Types of decisions managers make

Group vs. Individual Decision-Making

Understanding Managing Group Decision Making

Ways to Facilitate Group Decision Making

Decision-making styles:

Activity:1

Activity:2

Activity:3

Activity:4

Activity:5

Decision-Making Theories

Indecision

Define Indecision :

10 specific skills related to the decision-making process

Decision-Making Process (Corporate Best Practice Frameworks)

Model outline Decision-Making Process (Corporate Best Practice Frameworks)

Corporate Decision-Making

The Corporate Decision-Making Process (Best Practice 7-Step Framework)

Problem Structuring

The 5 Whys Method

Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa / Cause-and-Effect Diagram)

Intoduction

The Importance of Financial Literacy

Objectives,Target Audience,Methodology and Expected Outcomes

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Planning

Module 2: Budgeting Methodologies & Types

Module 3: Budget Control and Variance Analysis

Module 4: The Critical Role of Cash Forecasting

Module 5: Capital Budgeting & Long-Term Planning

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Planning

Module 1: Foundational Principles of Financial Planning

Comprehensive Overview of Budget Types

1.2: Defining a Forecast (The Dynamic Prediction)

1.3: The Fundamental Difference: Budgets vs. Forecasts

Module 2: Budgeting Methodologies & Types

Module 2: Budgeting Methodologies & Types

2.2: Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) in Detail

Example 2 and 3 The Sales & Marketing Department & The Procurement Department

Alternatives Considered:

Benefits of ZBB for Trading Companies

ZBB vs. ABB: At a Glance

2.3: Static vs. Flexible Budgets: A Deeper Dive Static Budget

Steps 2,3 and 4 Analyze Historical Costs and Calculate Rates & Forecast Demand for each Activity (Cost Driver)

2.4: Activity-Based Budgeting (ABB) Activity-Based Budgeting (ABB)

Benefits of Activity-Based Budgeting:

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Module 3: Budget Control and Variance Analysis

3.1: The Purpose of Variance Analysis

3.2: Detailed Direct Material Variances

3.3: Detailed Sales Variances

Module 4: The Critical Role of Cash Forecasting

Lesson 4.1: The Importance of Cash Flow

Lesson 4.2: Components of a Cash Budget

Lesson 4.3: Creating a Cash Flow Forecast: A Practical Example

Lesson 4.4: Strategies for Managing Cash Flow

Module 5: Capital Budgeting & Long-Term Planning

Lesson 5.2: The Time Value of Money (TVM)

Lesson 5.1: Introduction to Capital Budgeting

1. Payback Period

2.Accounting Rate of Return (ARR)

Exmaples Accounting Rate of Return (ARR)

Sensitivity Analysis (“What-If” Analysis)

Application

6.1: The Budget Control Cycle – From Data to Action

Step 1: Data Collection

Projects Initiating
Understanding of project initiation process Ability to create a project charter and define stakeholders Skill in analysing stakeholders and planning engagement Competence in defining a business case and SMART objectives

Project Planning Essentials
Ability to define scope, schedule, and budget Competence in risk and quality management planning Skills to plan effective communication and resource allocation Foundation for successful project execution

Balanced Scoredcard
"People and their manager are working so hard to sure things are done right that they hardly have to decide if they are doing the right things" Stephen R.Covey

Strategy Management
Strategy is everything, but everything is not strategy. Strategy is everyone, so get everyone on the same strategic page. Max Mckeown The Strategy Book