Management

The keys to a profitable business are not the strategies or the systems of the organisation. The skill of individual managers, who "practice what they preach" and recognize their contribution to leading and mentoring employees is what truly counts.

Research has proven that positive employee attitudes result in organisational growth and financial success. If a business wants its people to make a lot of money for them, then it must set high standards and give employees something they can get excited about. These employees need to be managed by someone who is trustworthy, cares about individuals as well as the business, and acts with integrity.

BSB51107 Diploma of Management reflects the role of individuals who are engaged to manage the work of others or to add value to or review management practices. Typically people in management roles will have considerable experience in their respective industries or vocational areas and balance an informed perspective of the specific work requirements with their managerial approaches.

Some of the key topics include:

• Communicating with business contacts to promote the goals and objectives of the business
• Leading, planning and supervising the performance of team members to develop team cohesion and to foster work practices that continually improve
• Developing, implementing and evaluating strategies for minimising risks
• Identifying networking opportunities and developing operational strategies to ensure the viability of the business
• Instigating new and innovative work practices to improve productivity or service delivery
• Allocating work to meet time and budget constraints
• Developing plans and schedules
• Project management