Course Length:
16 hours 4 sessions, 4 hours per session

Course Format:
INSTRUCTOR LED course designed to provide or enhance the required skills of an individual currently in pr seeking a career in Manufacturing.

Course Objective:

1. Enhance Leadership Skills
Develop advanced leadership techniques and strategies to inspire and
lead teams more effectively.
2. Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
Improve skills in strategic planning, decision-making, and aligning team
goals with organizational objectives.

3. Advanced Team Management
Learn methods to manage high-performing teams, handle complex
interpersonal dynamics, and resolve conflicts more effectively.

4. Change Management
Understand the principles and practices of change management to lead
teams through organizational changes successfully.

5. Develop Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Enhance abilities to coach and mentor team members for their
professional development.
6. Improve Performance Management
Implement advanced performance management techniques, including
goal setting, feedback, and handling performance issues.

7. Drive Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the
team.

Course Content:
1: Advanced Leadership Skills
Transformational Leadership
Techniques to inspire and motivate teams
Creating a vision and guiding teams towards it
• Situational Leadership
Adapting leadership styles to different situations and team needs
Assessing and developing leadership effectiveness

2: Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
• Strategic Planning
Aligning team objectives with organizational strategy
Long-term planning and forecasting
• Decision-Making Models
Advanced decision-making frameworks and tools
Evaluating options and managing risk
• Problem-Solving Techniques
Creative problem-solving and critical thinking strategies

3: Advanced Team Management
• Managing High-Performing Teams
Strategies for developing and maintaining high-performance teams
Identifying and leveraging team strengths

Interpersonal Dynamics
Managing complex interpersonal relationships and team dynamics
Strategies for effective conflict resolution
• Team Dynamics and Psychology
Understanding team roles and psychological dynamics

4: Change Management
• Principles of Change Management
Theories and models of change management (e.g., Kotter’s 8-Step Model,
ADKAR)
• Leading Change
Communicating change effectively
Overcoming resistance and managing stakeholder expectations
• Implementing Change
Developing and executing a change management plan
Measuring and sustaining change

5: Coaching and Mentoring
• Coaching Techniques
Effective coaching practices and methods
Building trust and providing constructive feedback
• Mentoring Strategies
Mentoring for career development and personal growth
Creating a mentoring plan and setting goals

6: Advanced Performance Management

Performance Appraisal
Conducting comprehensive performance reviews
Setting SMART goals and evaluating progress
• Handling Performance Issues
Techniques for managing underperformance and disciplinary actions
Developing performance improvement plans
• Recognition and Reward Systems
Designing and implementing effective reward and recognition programs

7: Driving Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Cultivating Innovation
Strategies for fostering creativity and innovation within the team
Encouraging risk-taking and experimentation
• Continuous Improvement
Implementing continuous improvement processes (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
Measuring and evaluating improvement outcomes

8: Case Studies and Practical Exercises
• Case Studies
In-depth analysis of complex supervisory challenges and solutions
Lessons learned from successful and unsuccessful management
strategies
• Practical Exercises
Role-playing and simulations to practice advanced supervisory skills
Group activities to solve real-world problems and apply concepts

9: Review and CertificationFinal Assessment
Knowledge check through a written exam or practical assessment
• Certification
Issuance of certificates upon successful completion of the course