Diploma in Management & Leadership Briefing Session

1. Diploma in Management & LeadershipBriefing Session Imperial College 4th October 2010

2. CMI Portfolio of Qualifications Professional Awards Awarding Body: Chartered Management Institute Awards: Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Award: Level 3, 4 or 5 NVQ in Management Fast track route to NVQ 4 or 5 for Experienced Managers Fast Track route to Chartered Manager for Experienced Managers

3. Diploma in Management & Leadership Programme Structure The core modules are Study Time Credit Unit 5001 Personal development as a manager and leader 20 hours 6 Unit 5002 Information based decision making 25 hours 7 Unit 5003 Performance management 30 hours 9 Unit 5004 Resource management 25 hours 7 Unit 5005 Meeting stakeholder and quality needs 20 hours 6 Unit 5006 Conducting a management project 35 hours 10 Unit 5009 Project development and control 20 hours 6 The optional modules are (select two from those listed below) Study Time Credit Unit 5007 Financial Control 30 hours 9 Unit 5008 Marketing planning 30 hours 9 Unit 5010 Human resource development 20 hours 6 Unit 5011 Managing recruitment and selection 25 hours 7 Unit 5012 Being a leader 25 hours 7 Unit 5013 Leadership practice 25 hours 7

4. Pathways Workbooks • You will have 8 workbooks for the full programme • Each Workbook has a number of activities to work through • You will find knowledge content and activities to help you understand how you can relate good practice to your job role. • Your Tutor, Tim will support and advise you as to how to get best value from the Workbooks

5. Assessment • You will have 5 assignments and 1 project to complete - assignments are c. 3000 words - project is c. 5000 words • For each assignment you will also have a Learning Log to complete c. 1000 words • The optional modules are assessed by a Learning Log only • Your Tutor, Tim will provide support and guidance as to how to complete each assignment Our aim is to ensure you succeed in the assignments and are able to improve your performance in your job role

6. Diploma in ManagementModule Outlines Unit 5001 Personal Development as a Manager and Leader • Be able to assess and plan for personal professional development • Be able to plan for the resources required for personal professional development • Be able to implement and evaluate the personal development plan • Be able to promote healthy and safe working practices Unit 5002 Information Based Decision Making • Be able to identify and select sources of data and information • Be able to analyse and present information to support decision making • Be able to communicate the results of information analysis and decisions

7. Diploma in Management Module Outlines Unit 5003 Performance Management • Be able to identify and agree performance objectives • Be able to assess performance and provide feedback • Be able to understand performance support for improvement • Be able to understand and apply the organisation’s disciplinary and grievance procedures Unit 5004 Resource Management • Be able to identify and plan resources needed to meet objectives • Be able to select and use the resource supply chain to meet planned objectives • Be able to monitor and evaluate internal and external resource use to meet plans

8. Diploma in Management Module Outlines Unit 5005 Meeting Stakeholder and Quality Needs • Be able to identify stakeholders and their requirements • Be able to apply and improve quality standards • Be able to promote continuous improvement and change Unit 5006 Conducting a Management Project • Be able to identify and justify a management project • Be able to conduct research using sources and analyse data and options • Be able to make conclusions and recommendations that achieve the project aim • Be able to show and review the results of the project

9. Diploma in Management Module Outlines Unit 5009 Project Development and Control • Be able to identify the components of project stages and lifecycle • Be able to describe project methodologies and their application • Be able to develop a project plan, identify and mitigate risks and construct a monitor and review strategy Unit 5007 Financial Control • Be able to understand, use and control a financial system to meet objectives • Be able to identify and use a range of financial controls • Be able to understand the sources and availability of finance to an organisation

10. Diploma in Management Module Outlines Unit 5008 Marketing Planning • Be able to understand the meaning and role of marketing in achievement of organisational objectives • Be able to identify the organisation’s current and future position in the sectors or markets in which it operates • Be able to devise and implement a marketing plan that contributes to achievement of organisational objectives Unit 5010 Human Resource Development • Be able to devise a human resource plan for a work area, to meet organisational objectives • Be able to identify and plan for individual development to meet organisational objectives • Be able to initiate a personal development plan for an individual and evaluate progress

11. Diploma in Management Module Outlines Unit 5011 Managing Recruitment and Selection • Be able to explain the impact of both the law and organisational procedures on the process of recruitment and selection • Be able to identify personnel requirements and present a reasoned case for changes in staffing resources • Be able to organise and conduct a selection process, justify a decision and keep necessary records