management alternatives

The Management Alternative Seminars (MAS) address the various styles of management and their impact on the organization.

The following MAS courses are offered:

MAS501 - Management Principles
The history and concept of management and the latest development in leadership styles will be reviewed. Management functions and responsibilities, as well as management theories and practices will be covered.

 

Major topics are as follows:

- Traditional management roles
- Organizations and management practices
- Motivation techniques and effectiveness

- Leadership challenges and trends

 

MAS502 - Business Administration
This course emphasizes administration and the managerial functions of a business.

 

Major topics are as follows:

- Organizational concepts
- Management theories
- Private and public organizations
- Current management approaches, and future trends

 

MAS503 - Public Administration
This course applies to management and leadership in government organizations.

 

Major topics are as follows:

- Management concepts and theory
- Employee improvement and development
- Efficiency, effectiveness and accountability
- Ethical, political, and economic factors

 

MAS504 - Project Management
This course will improve delegates’ understanding of the process of defining a project, its scope and typical life cycles. Task scheduling and identification of resource requirements are illustrated well. Risk identification is covered, as is the means of controlling the project.People issues such as stakeholder management and teamwork are a vital part of any project and these too are included in this course. Effective communications and teamwork will be emphasized. All aspects of management and leadership will be covered. Complex projects and their control is the main topic.

 

Major topics are as follows:

- Project Management
- Project Life Cycles
- Scope Management
- Schedule Control
- Resource Management
- Quality Control
- General Management
- Control and Coordination
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Effective communications
- Teamwork
- Decision making
- Handover and Close Out
- Post Project Review.

Project Planning and Control

This course will enable delegates to set up and control projects such that they are more likely to succeed. Delegates will become better able to control their projects, successfully manage changes and employ techniques to provide early warning of any deviation from their plan.

 

At the end of the course delegates will be able to:

- Identify effective project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)and the need for these at each stage of the project
- Explain the planning process and identify the content of the project management plan
- Explain the benefits and drawbacks of functional, project and matrix organizations
- Describe the roles that support the project team
- Describe the factors affecting estimating accuracy
- Understand Parametric, Comparative, Analytical and Subjective approaches to estimating
- Explain the principles of control and expediting
- Understand the coordination role - Define the components of a mature Cost Management system
- Use relevant control methods to manage costs
- Identify the need for Change Control
- Define a Change Control Process
- Explain the need for formal Handover and Close Out.

Controlling a Project Management Unit (PMU)

 

This course will enable organizations to define the ‘scope of operations’ for their PMU. It will help them to define and establish ‘best practice’ processes and procedures required to operate the PMU in an effective and efficient manner.

 

At the end of the course delegates will be able to:

- Assess how project management can help to fulfill business needs
- Define the goals of the PMU
- Communicate the scope and functions of the PMU
- Establish the size and staffing for a PMU
- Set up the essential PMU function e.g. project administration, quality reviews
- Understand effective planning techniques for setting up and operating a PMU

 

MAS505 - Project Planning and Control

 

This course covers the planning and control of project costs and schedule by employing earned value management in a systematic way. The course will also cover alignment of projects with organizational goals and objectives, taking into account the realities of the public and private environment.

 

Major topics are as follows:

- Project planning and alignment with goals
- Relationships among various projects
- Controlling cost and Schedule
- Controlling the quality and risk
- Building capacity to effectively manage future challenges

 

MAS506 - Conflict Management
This course provides a communication skills approach to managing interpersonal conflicts. The focus will be on defining the conflict, exploring the nature of the conflict, and providing a model for conflict management. Oral and nonverbal com- munication techniques for handling of conflict will be explained. Specific contexts, gender, and cultural differences and how such differences can be anticipated, assessed and avoided will be discussed. The course objective is to familiarize participants with as many interpersonal conflict factors as possible and provide them with communication skills to man- age such differences effectively.

 

Major topics are as follows:

- Defining and understanding conflict
- Conflict nature and analysis of attitudes, actions, etc.
- Language of conflict and its management
- Gender and cultural differences and awareness
- Written styles creating conflict and their avoidance

 

MAS507 - Effective Communication & Presentation Skills

Designed for working professionals, this course stresses written composition and verbal communication, and provides instruction for efficient communication verbally and written. The need for effective presentation is addressed, and participants gain a practical understanding of how this essential skill applies in various contexts from meetings to public speaking. Skills are learned and practiced by participants developing presentations, which are reviewed in class.
The course emphasizes the steps to create an effective presentation as well as ways to overcome adversity such as stage fright.Participants will be given a laptop/notebook or tablet as part of the course material. The use and application of computers in today’s business and private organizations will be covered. Participants will have a chance to learn more about the use of computers in today’s world, and the role of information technology (IT) in private and public institutions.

 

Major topics are as follows:

- Written communication skills
- Business Writing
- Organization and Theme of Written Reports

- Verbal presentation skills
- Public Speaking
- Conducting Group Meetings
- Introduction, Body, and Conclusion

- Use of Computers as an Effective Communication Tool
- Use of Specific Software, Graphics and Special Effects for Presentation
- Use of PowerPoint Graphic Package for Presentations

- Practices and Presentations by Participants

 

MAS508 - Project Audit and Certification
This course will cover the process of auditing projects to ensure that procurement and contacting has been done in accordance with the applicable policies and procedures. In addition, the need for careful monitoring of project implemen- tation, and appropriate project certification will be emphasized. Avoidance of funds misappropriation and control of cost, schedule, and quality of the work will also be explained.

 

Major topics are as follows:

- Audit techniques and procedures
- Procurement process and contracting
- Control of cost, schedule, and quality
- Proper Project certification
- Consultant services and project success
- Funds misappropriation and consequences
- Use of computers as a tool for project audit and control

 

MAS509 - Advance Project Management
This course will build on the contents of MAS504, MAS505, and MAS508. A thorough understanding of the project man- agement concepts from inception to implementation and completion will be ensured. Advance topics and tools for project management will be covered.

 

Major topics are as follows:

- Project planning, and detailed structure
- Project cost, quality and schedule control
- Project risk analysis and safeguards
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Effective management and leadership
- Software tools and latest trends

 

MAS510 - Advance Communication & Presentation Skills
This seminar builds on MAS507 and further stresses written and verbal communication. The importance of effective pre- sentations is emphasized, and participants analyze all modes of communications in various contexts from meetings to public speaking. Verbal, vocal, and written communications will be practiced. The course emphasizes written reports,
and the steps to create an effective presentation.

 

Major topics are as follows:

- Review of MAS507 topics
- Building on your strengths
- Connect with your audience and grab their attention
- Sell your idea and inspire them to act
- Be persuasive and sell your idea
- Master & utilize audio visual tool

 

MAS511 - Human Resources Management
This seminar builds on MA501 - Management Principles course, and covers the specific aspects of managing people. This course will cover the various motivational and leadership techniques and their effectiveness in today's global environment.

 

The major topics are as follows:

- Review of management principles
- Various management techniques
- Human resource management
- Advance leadership and motivational techniques
- Latest trends inmanagement

 

MAS512 - Contract Administration
Procurement and contracts are an integrated part of every organization. The course will provide an in-depth coverage of the procedures, and improve delegates’ understanding of the procurement practices and contract administration as applied to large public institutions and/or private enterprises. The last stage of procurement cycle is contract administration or management.

Contract management or contract administration is the management of contracts made with customers, vendors, partners, or employees. The personnel involved in contract administration are required to negotiate, support, and manage contracts effectively. The course will improve delegates’ understanding of various types of contracts, risk identification and control, and effective implementation of contracts.Contract management includes negotiating the terms and conditions in contracts and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions, as well as documenting and agreeing on any changes or amendments that may arise during its implementation or execution. It can be summarized as the process of systematically and efficiently managing contract creation, execution, and analysis for the purpose of maximizing financial and operational performance and minimizing risk.

People issues such as stakeholder management and teamwork are a vital part of any contract and these too are included in this course. Effective communications and teamwork will be emphasized. Various aspects of management and leadership will be covered. Complex contracts and their control is the main topic.

 

- Contract Administration Planning

-- Post-Award Orientation

-- Subcontract Administration

- Contractor Purchasing System Reviews
- Small Business Subcontracting Plans
- Privacy of Contract

- Performance Monitoring/Quality Assurance

- Responsibilities of the Parties
- Responding to Contractor Requests
- Categories of Quality Requirements
- Resolving Problems with Required Sources

- Delays in Performance

- Administering Miscellaneous Terms and Conditions

- Labor Policies, Laws, and Regulations
- Protection of the Environment
- Insurance

- Changes Under Government Contracts

- Contract Modifications, Adjustments, Options, and Orders

- Modifications
- Formal Remedies
- Fraud and Other Civil or Criminal Offenses
- Recognizing Disputes
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Procedures for Claims
- Termination

- Financial Matters

- Assignment of Claims
- Limitation of Costs, Funds, or Total Payment Amount
- Price and Fee Adjustments
- Collecting Contractor Debts

- Contract Closeout

- Federal Contract Law

- Legal Framework
- Funding of Federal Contracts

 

MAS520 - Executive Management & Leadership
This course will improve delegates’ understanding of management principles and leadership styles. Various aspects of management elements, leadership styles, effective communications and teamwork, and management decision making will be discussed. Effective meetings, project management, human resources management, information technology applications in modern operations, and other aspects of management and leadership, and more will be covered.

 

Major topics will be as follows:

- Management Principles

- Management process

- Various Approaches to Management

- Management Versus Leadership
- Leadership Styles

- Effective communications

- Effective team work

- Organizational structure

- Motivational Techniques

- Management Decision Making

- Managing Private and Public Organizations

- Ethical, Political and Economic Factors in Management

- International Institutions and Integration

- Project Management

- Planning and Control
- Project Life Cycle

- Risk Management

- Human Resources Management

- Issues in Corporate Governance

- Duties and Responsibilities of Management Team

- Effective Meetings

- Strategic Planning and Visioning for Achieving

Organizational Goals.

- Information Technology Role and Integration
- Internet Basics, the World Wide Web, and E-mails

 

MAS525 - Advance Management and Decision Making
This course concentrates on management techniques and decision making. Management process and styles are covered.Management decision making at various levels are discussed and demonstrated. Effective teamwork and communications are emphasized.

 

Major topics are as follows:

- Management concepts and principles
- Process of management and its details
- Teamwork and communications
- Decision analysis
- Strategic, tactical, and day-to-day decision
- Qualitative and quantitative decision making
- Latest trends

 

 

seminars Offered

• Computer Application Seminars (CAS)
• Decision Analysis Seminars (DAS)
• Energy Alternative Seminars (EAS)
• Financial Analysis Seminars (FAS)
• Healthcare Appreciation Seminars (HAS)
• Legal Administration Seminars (LAS)
• Management Alternatives Seminars (MAS)
• Poverty Alleviation Seminars (PAS)
• Specially Arranged Seminars (SAS)