Unit 6 - Managing Activities

Aims and Objectives
Goals and objectives - Module 1.Develop the skills needed to identify and evaluate the inter-relationships between the different processes and functions of an organisation. Learn how to analyse the mission, aims and objectives of an organisation, and to analyse the effect of these on the structure and culture of the organisation. You will learn how to map processes to an organisation's objectives and functions.

Operational plans - Module 2.This module will help you understand different types of customers; product development; principles and methods of planning; planning formats; and what a portfolio approach to Business Planning is. You'll also find out why plans fail; look at planning campaigns to ensure participation and also analyse strategic planning.

Health and Safety - Module 3.Many managers only realise the importance of Health and Safety once something has gone wrong. This module covers the importance of Health and Safety for the manager; Health and Safety training; Health and Safety regulations and legislation; policies and procedures. The module also answers the question, 'Who is responsible for Health and Safety in the workplace?' It also gives guidance on how to manage Health and Safety in the workplace; guidance on the principles of Risk Assessment and steps to help keep your workspace safe.

Target Audiences
· Experienced staff who are being given management responsibilities
· Team leaders
· Those with access to management work situations
· Recent graduates new to management


Prerequisites
The programme will suit those comfortable with flexible online learning. Please contact your Pitman Training Advisor for guidance.

Course Content
Goals and objectives (Module 1)
Includes:
· Process and Functions
· Goals & Objectives

We suggest you put aside roughly 4- 8 hours. Please note: this is guidance only as some people will take less time, others more.

Operational plans (Module 2)
Includes:
· Customer Orientation
· Prioritising
· Monitoring and Controlling Plans

We suggest you put aside roughly 14 - 18 hours. Please note: this is guidance only as some people will take less time, others more.

Health and Safety (Module 3)
Includes:
· Health and Safety Regulations and Legislation
· Creating a Safer Working Environment

We suggest you put aside roughly 14 - 18 hours. Please note: this is guidance only as some people will take less time, others more.