Executive Education 2014

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1 Executive Education 2014

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3 Message from the Director Dear Prospective WBS Executive Education Delegate, Thank you for your interest in WBS Executive Education. Our mission is to provide you with the skills and experiences that accelerate your progress as a senior executive. We offer South Africa s finest academic faculty and associated thought-leaders from around the world, to give you what you need, when you need it, to advance your career Our teaching methodology bridges business in-company insights and industry expertise, to which we add the extensive knowledge of programme delegates such as you, to foster executive decision-making confidence that proves itself in practice. WBS s accreditation by leading international organisations, including the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and the Programme in International Management (PIM), attests to the high regard WBS commands in the business world. Please join us as we raise our profile internationally, broaden our presence in Africa, and of course develop our core base within all stakeholder groups in South Africa. As you expand your business skills, develop your management ability, or enhance your leadership perspective, please consider WBS Executive Education as your partner. We look forward to exceeding your expectations. Adam Gordon Director of Executive Education adam.gordon@wits.ac.za

4 Senior Executive Programmes International Executive Development Programme Our IEDP is, first and foremost, a truly international learning experience. It is designed to lay a solid foundation in the South African context, incorporating an international context with a week at the London Business School, and the study tour. The intention is to promote your personal development at a global level. One of the great strengths of the programme is the wide variety of delegates from both the private and public sector nationally and also from other African countries. This provides a wonderful opportunity for networking and building relationships that will be mutually beneficial long after the programme has ended. Destinations: London, Dubai, Singapore Contact Faith Koroloso on or senamolela.koroloso@wits.ac.za International Learning and Development Program The annual International L&D Study Tour was initiated by Wits Business School in It is based on the understanding that South Africa has a severe shortage of managerial and professional skills and the assumption that learning how some of the world s foremost companies and business schools grow talent and build the skills required to compete in the future, would be of considerable benefit to HR and L&D professionals in this country. In 2011 a number of senior and high potential HR and L&D professionals from some of South Africa s leading companies visited top global companies and Business Schools in New York and Boston and in 2012 a similar visit was facilitated to London and Paris. It has been decided that the 2014 programme will again visit New York and Washington. In Washington we will be attending the ASTD conference. Destinations: New York, Washington Contact Faith Koroloso on or senamolela.koroloso@wits.ac.za Senior Executive Programme The programme is intended to be the pinnacle of the generalist executive courses offered by WBS. This will be done through varied pedagogical methods, including case studies, business simulations, company visits and/or action learning. Delegates understanding of strategic issues in organizations will be deepened. This 12 week course consists of 6 core modules plus at least 2 electives. Some of the core modules include; Communication and voice, Strategic Human Resources, Board-level management of Governance and Corporate Accountability as well as Leveraging Technology and Executive Information Systems for Business Advantage.

5 Africa Now! - Johannesburg, Nairobi, Kigali To prepare companies to assess and seize opportunities in Africa, Wits Business school presents Africa Now! in association with Frontier Advisory, to give managers and investors an on-the-ground understanding of the opportunities and challenges for businesses success in the African economy. The course balances classroom time with in-market practical experience. Two foundation days at WBS develop analytical frameworks, case studies, and discussions with companies that are building businesses on the continent. After this the programme moves into a week immersion, split between Nairobi and Kigali. The international module focuses on innovation and competitiveness, and will specifically address the following sectors: Banking and Financial Services, Infrastructure, ICT, FMCG, and the Public Sector. Destinations: Johannesburg, Nairobi, Kigali Contact Virginia Matshaba on or xoliswa.matshaba@wits.ac.za Boardroom Dynamics for Women Executives (Equivalent to NQF level 9) WBS is responding to the transformational necessity to increase the pool of women executives in South Africa. This will take place through the judicious use of examples, exercises, assessments and through the specific mechanism of women only admission. The programme achieves these aims by using an integrative approach that includes modules to enable a thorough understanding of both the internal and external environments, including relevant legislation and the media.

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7 Management Development Programmes Management Advancement Programme The Management Advancement Programme (MAP) is designed to assist managers whose experience and primary activities have been in a specialised functional area. The objective is to give managers broad exposure to the fundamental nature of the management process and human behaviour within organisations. The MAP programme has been run by the business school for over 25 years and has a good reputation among employers. The programme is aimed at middle managers who want to fast-track their careers. Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a certificate of competence. Contact Khosi Nkosi on or khosi.nkosi@wits.ac.za New Managers Programme The New Managers Programme is Wits Business School s entry level programme for managers. It is oriented at new managers or managers growing from a technical specialist to a general management role. The NMP is a first step for career progression into a general and senior management position, where the ability to understand the different areas in a business and to adopt new and improved ways of managing self and others is a key criterion of success. This is accomplished by enhancing skills in analysing and evaluating complex information and increasing understanding of organisational dynamics. The use of group work in the learning process ensures that all participants profit from interaction with their peers. Contact Jackie Mthembu on or jackie.mthembu@wits.ac.za Accelerated Development for Emerging Managers (Equivalent to NQF level 6) A persistent paradox in the South African labour market is the growing number of young unemployed graduates and those with equivalent post matric qualifications eager to enter the world of business management. However, the business sector regards them as unemployable because they lack the necessary day-to-day organisational experience and realities. This programme is designed to fill the gap by flexibly combining core management courses with selected personal life skills and sector-relevant electives per cohort. The aim of the programme is to transform participants into self-reliant managers by providing them with the critical tool-kits required for a successful management career.

8 Finance Programmes Finance for Non-Financial Managers Finance for Non-financial Managers is an exciting and relevant four-day short learning programme aimed at helping you better understand the way your company works with its finances. This easy-to-understand overview of finance in the workplace will empower you to interpret financial statements, analyse the numbers, and make better business decisions. Participants will also gain an insight into why, and how, important financial decisions are made. In addition, the use of relevant South African case studies will help you to apply the knowledge to your own unique business environment, as you are guided and stimulated by some of the top financial lecturers in the country. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance. Contact Anne Badcock on or anne.badcock@wits.ac.za Technical and Financial Evaluation of Mineral Projects This specialist course is designed to help participants develop strategic approaches for evaluating projects at the pre-feasibility stage. The course also aims to cover the underlying accountancy, financial and technical principles which apply to mineral projects, and to demonstrate how these influence the way a financial model is constructed. Particular attention will be given to the treatment of the key independent variables, such as gradetonnage relationships, and the way these influence the rate of mining, associated costs and optimization of the net present value of a project. Contact Brigitte Lerena on or brigitte.lerena@wits.ac.za Certificate Programme in Finance and Accounting (Equivalent to NQF level 6) The Certificate Programme in Finance and Accounting will enable Professionals, Managers, Business Analysts and Technical Specialists to participate and cope with the complexities of financial decisions and long-term financial commitments which are an integral part of every business s success or failure. For those without a finance background, it is an essential prerequisite for promotion to senior levels in the organisation. Heightened competition, technological changes, volatility in inflation, interest rates, taxation, foreign-exchange rates and world-wide economic uncertainty must be dealt with on a daily basis. Participants will be given the tools to obtain a strategic perspective on the financial management of their businesses. Contact Nerina Corken on or nerina.corken@wits.ac.za Financial Reporting for Non-Financial Directors A major feature of the disclosure philosophy in the corporate governance system is the requirement for companies to produce audited accounts and to make these available to relevant stakeholders and the public, by delivering them to the registrar of companies. Directors of Boards are entitled to rely on accountants and auditors to provide such information; however, they have the legal obligation (that cannot be delegated) to approve the financial statements, and express opinions regarding their accuracy and compliance with accounting practices particularly International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). It is for this reason that all directors must be familiar with the fundamentals of financial literacy and basic accounting conventions as well as the business in which the company is engaged in order not to breach their duty of care and diligence.

9 Development Finance in the BRICS Economies As BRICS becomes more increasingly institutionalized, it will begin to challenge the economic architecture set out by the Bretton Woods institutions and set up a new agenda for the development finance space. Join us for this four-day short course and be better equipped with knowledge about the BRICS economies by enhancing your capabilities and competitiveness in financing this fast growing trade bloc.

10 General Management Programmes Art & Science of Negotiation This four-day programme is focussed on planning for, managing, and winning commercial negotiations. Topics covered include: preparation for negotiations, acquisition of information on the issues under negotiation, clarification of desired outcome, the parties involved in the negotiation, the cultural values of those involved, the contents of the negotiation, the process of negotiations, selection of the venue, developing a negotiation strategy, mandates, agenda formulation, risk and risk mitigation, scenario analysis, positioning and its consequence, normal and deep rooted conflict, and ground rules for dealing with conflict. Contact Anne Badcock on or anne.badcock@wits.ac.za

11 Corporate Reporting A three-day programme for board members and non-financial directors which focusses on the corporate reporting system and analyses the regulatory frameworks, in view of the shift from shareholder to stakeholder-centred orientation. It addresses critical roles of those responsible for providing corporate reports and those entitled to receiving such information. The programme also provides comprehensive understanding of narrative reporting, social and environmental reporting, corporate reporting and employees, integrated reporting, financial reporting, the Companies Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), rethinking the disclosure agenda, and the communicative role of corporate reporting. Competitive Intelligence Gain a thorough understanding of Competitive Intelligence and its relationship to and with other functions within the company. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of the value-add and critical role intelligence plays in the strategy and business processes within organisations. Delegates will learn creative and ethical ways of developing timely intelligence on competitors and markets and will be able to go beyond how to find information into what information means in terms of strategy management. Corporate Governance This four-day programme is designed to hone the competencies of new and experienced directors and enhance their ability to add value at the highest level of business leadership. It addresses critical issues facing managers and Board members, and develops knowledge and insight in the various dimensions of corporate governance for managers, including fiduciary responsibility and control, roles of directors and their Boards, financial reporting, empowerment and performance management, ethics and adherence, in-company communication, and the legal framework of governance and codes of practice. Contact Nerina Corken on or nerina.corken@wits.ac.za Thinking & Planning Strategically In the context of ongoing turbulence and change in South Africa and the global environment, it is important for managers to be able to plan ahead and use tools of strategic thinking to transform their organisation in alignment with emerging opportunities and threats. This four-day full-time programme meets the needs of middle- and senior-level managers from either the private or public sector who have responsibility for company direction, strategy creation, planning and macro-decisions-making within their organisation. Contact Nerina Corken on or nerina.corken@wits.ac.za Principles of Operations and Supply Chain Management Operations are the lifeblood of any business. Operations Management is one of the core disciplines that need to be understood by most executives and managers in an organisation. This four-day programme will educate delegates on how to use a selected framework to gain a holistic perspective of their business operations as well as mapping the upstream supply chain and downstream distribution network. Delegates will also be taken through the process of measuring and managing quality, through statistical and charting techniques.

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13 Project Management Programmes Project Management Programme (Fundamentals) This five-day full time programme provides participants with an insight into the technical, financial and organisational aspects of project management. Project definition, planning, implementing and control phases are covered, using methods and techniques which can be adapted to suit projects of any size or complexity. Participants will receive detailed information using appropriate computer software, and spend half a day in the computer laboratory applying that knowledge in the management of a medium sized project. Certificate Programme in Business Project Management (Advanced) The ability to plan and execute projects is critical to an organisation s ability to bring about change. Projects, from small to mega, are required to take advantage of opportunities, to optimise operations, and to meet statutory requirements. In short, project management has become a core skill for managers at varying levels and across all disciplines. This programme is WBS s response to customers requiring a more substantial qualification. The traditional disciplines of project planning and control are covered. In addition, there is discussion on how projects exist within the organisation, and what is needed for them to thrive. Thus, perspective is built that goes beyond the project itself. No matter what the project or programme, we explore issues from the financial justification process, through implementation, to the planned returns or benefits. The practical skills transferred will be applicable to both private and public sector, and to any type of industry. The outcome for the participant will be a greater understanding of the principles, the techniques and the strategic implication of project management, particularly for their own organisations. Executive Achievement Through Projects (Executive) The key responsibility of executives is to bring about change to take advantage of opportunities, and to optimise operations. Often there is a gap between executives knowing what needs to happen, and making it happen. Appropriate executive involvement is essential for projects to successfully meet the goals of the business. This programme addresses that gap. An intensive, common-sense based, programme to equip executives with the knowledge and skills to initiate and respond to change, through projects.roughly half the time is spent in interactive lectures, and half analysing case studies in syndicate groups or doing self-assessment exercises. At the end of the programme, participants will know how to enable and sponsor projects of varying sizes, to achieve strategic and operational objectives. They will have assessed their current practices, and identified areas for improvement.

14 Leadership Development Programmes Fast-Track Leadership Development A seven-day middle-management coaching programmme that develops and imbeds authentic personal leadership. Learn the key principles effective leaders manifest and develop a personal leadership charter via practical application and action-learning. Participants work on real-world work objectives as part of the coaching process, ensuring a payback to the company from the programme. The programme will equip senior managers and leaders with the relevant self-awareness, skills and knowledge to rapidly progress up the ranks of an organisation. Contact Virginia Matshaba on or xoliswa.matshaba@wits.ac.za Senior Leaders Development The SLD is designed to assist managers whose experience and prime activities have been in a functional area. The objective is to give managers broad exposure to the fundamental nature and process of management and leadership within organisations. The programme comprises 9 modules of study, run on a block-release basis for 5 five-day blocks (Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 to 17:00) over a period of between five and six months. Assignments are completed between blocks. Each module is examined. Attendance at all lectures and syndicate sessions are compulsory. Contact Virginia Matshaba on or xoliswa.matshaba@wits.ac.za

15 Innovation Programmes Contemporary Issues in Science, Technology and Innovation This three-day short course will introduce emerging business, government and civil society leaders to the knowledge and tools required for understanding the role of science, technology and innovation in social and economic development. It will also explore the involvement of policy in setting a contextual framework for innovation. The course will enable these leaders to understand how to manage complex issues that involve science and technology, industrial strategy and structure, government policies, and environmental sustainability. Innovation for Global Sustainability Challenges This three-day short course provides students with an introduction to the various ways that innovation can contribute to improving capabilities and systems for sustainability, resilience, mitigation and adaptation from both a general and a business perspective. The scope of the course encompasses the fields of innovation studies, environmental policy and management, energy and climate policy, and resilience thinking. In particular, it explores the intersection between all of them with an emphasis on the role of innovation in the transition to more sustainable social and economic systems. Organisations and Innovation Management This three-day short course provides an opportunity for students to familiarise themselves with some of the main theoretical frameworks and concepts in innovation studies, and to compare and contrast their applicability in countries of both the global North and South. It enables students to understand some of the organisational and strategic dimensions of managing and leading innovation in private sector, public sector and civil society organisations, including by engaging with professionals

16 Entrepreneurship Programmes Technology and High Growth Entrepreneurship The course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of technology and high-growth entrepreneurship. Presentations of real cases by invited experts convey the art required to implement each. Moreover, the course content is driven by benchmarked offerings at Stanford University and MIT. The course supports managers, entrepreneurs, and engineers with technical backgrounds who are opting to start their own business and/or in the process of reinventing industries and markets. Corporate Entrepreneurship The present business environment is filled with many contradictions where the dominant logic of a company previously considered optimal, may well be inappropriate. One way of creating a dynamic dominant logic is to make entrepreneurship the basis upon which the organization is conceptualized. The scope of corporate entrepreneurship is widening as organizations that have not previously been recognized as entrepreneurial begin to do so in order to survive and succeed in increasingly competitive and financially constrained environments. In the quest for sustainable competitive advantage, companies are finding that lower costs, higher quality and better customer service are not enough. The focus is on creating work environments where entrepreneurship is not the exception, it is the norm. This course is based on cutting-edge knowledge and research which has application value, where delegates must take the ideas, concepts, tools, and frameworks to which they are exposed and apply them in a series of real-world cases and contexts. Contact Virginia Matshaba on or xoliswa.matshaba@wits.ac.za

17 Marketing Programmes Certificate Programme in Marketing Management The CPMM is a practically orientated programme of study which will enable the participants to comprehensively examine their marketing knowledge and thinking in a highly competitive and dynamic marketplace. Remaining competitive means continuously adjusting and modifying the organisation s customer approach by providing superior value and managing customer s expectations profitably. The course is designed to offer marketing executives state of the art tools of marketing as well as providing a strategic perspective with regard to the integration of marketing into overall corporate strategy. Key takeaways include the development of a cohesive Strategic Marketing Plan, Customer & Brand Equity Management, developing digital marketing strategies into the Integrated Marketing Communications plan, leading change to a market focused organisation & linking the customer value proposition to organisational culture. Contact Anne Badcock on or anne.badcock@wits.ac.za Creating and Managing Digital Marketing Strategies The Creating & Managing Digital Marketing Strategies Programme (three days) is a practically orientated short programme enabling participants at both a corporate and SMME level to understand and learn about the latest trends and practical applications in the South African and global online & digital space. As this area of marketing continues to break new barriers of thinking in the daily lives of marketers and their customers, the effectiveness in terms of Return on Marketing Investment in the digital marketing space needs to be assessed as part of the overall & on-going Integrated Marketing Communications Plan. Within this business area, best practices need to be developed make organisations more intelligent in how they conduct business in the digital age.

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