Introduction to Management and Organisations

3-Day Intensive Course for Business Students, Team Leads & Early-Career Professionals
3 Intense Days
7 Hours per Day (Split into two 3.5-hour sessions)

Learning Path Visual

From management theory to practical leadership and organizational insight:

Day 1: Foundations of Management
Understand the core principles of management — planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Explore classic and modern theories and how they shape managerial roles across industries.

Day 2: Organisational Structures, Culture & Change
Learn how organizations are built and evolve. Explore hierarchies, matrix structures, corporate culture, and how change is managed (or resisted) inside organizations.

Day 3: People Management, Communication & Performance
Focus on managing individuals and teams. Learn how to delegate, communicate, motivate, and evaluate performance — and understand the human side of organizational success.

Course Overview

What makes a great manager — and how do organizations work? This course gives students and early-career professionals a foundational understanding of how companies are structured, how people are managed, and how effective leadership creates impact. From classical theory to modern realities, you’ll walk away with frameworks and practical tools for today’s workplace.

You’ll learn how to:

• Explain key management functions and their purpose

• Compare organizational structures and cultures

• Understand how change is planned and resisted

• Apply communication and motivation strategies

• Manage team dynamics and performance expectations

• Navigate your own role within a broader organization

What’s Inside Each Day

Day 1 — Foundations of Management

• The role of the manager in modern organizations

• Classical, behavioral, and contemporary management theories

• The four core functions: planning, organizing, leading, controlling

• Skills vs. roles: technical, human, conceptual

• Workshop: Identify and analyze management roles in case examples
  Toolkit: Management function template + case reflection sheet
  Focus: Theory • Role Understanding • Strategy Alignment

Day 2 — Organisational Structures, Culture & Change

• Organizational types: functional, divisional, matrix, network

• Formal vs. informal structures

• Culture types: clan, adhocracy, hierarchy, market

• Change management: Lewin, Kotter, resistance dynamics

• Workshop: Map a real or fictional organization’s structure and culture
  Toolkit: Org chart builder + change strategy checklist
  Focus: Structure • Culture • Adaptability

Day 3 — People Management, Communication & Performance

• Delegation and team roles

• Motivation theories: Maslow, Herzberg, expectancy theory

• Communication channels and managerial listening

• Feedback models and performance management systems

• Workshop: Team scenario and leadership communication plan
  Toolkit: Feedback planner + team dynamics analysis tool
  Focus: Human Dynamics • Communication • Leadership Practice

Course Goals

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Describe and apply management principles in a work setting

• Understand how organizations are designed and led

• Recognize the impact of structure and culture on business outcomes

• Communicate effectively as a new manager or team member

• Approach team leadership with clarity and intention

Who Should Take This Course?

• Business students in early stages of management or HR studies

• New managers or team leads stepping into leadership roles

• Professionals transitioning from technical to supervisory positions

• Entrepreneurs seeking to understand how to structure and lead their ventures

• Anyone curious about how organizations function and how to contribute effectively

Class Reference: HIRE/ENG
Form Updated on: 06/19/2025 (Version 1)
Last Modified on: 06/19/2025

Program Note
Participants will receive downloadable templates for interview planning, competency maps, scorecards, behavioral questions, and a complete post-interview decision-making toolkit.