Leadership, Business & Management
The General Manager Program
Lead Strategically. Navigate Complexity. Drive Results.
In today’ s fast-evolving business landscape, General Managers face the challenge of navigating through complex environments marked by ongoing disruption. Success requires the development of key capabilities that enable you to lead your team through uncertainty while continuously delivering value to your organisation.
Our program is carefully designed to provide General Managers with the tools they need to build strong relationships, think strategically, and future-proof their organisations against adversity and change. Participants will gain clarity in their roles, with a focus on activating systems that drive success while moving beyond day-to-day operational tasks.
For over 50 years, leaders have trusted the AGSM General Manager Program to enhance their leadership, functional expertise, and strategic insights, helping them boost organisational performance. This program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to overcome today’ s challenges while preparing for future uncertainties. You will learn how to shape your organisation’ s culture and leadership to achieve sustainable success.
Upon completing this course, you will earn 9 points toward the 12 required for AGSM’ s Certificate in Executive Management and Development( CEMD).
What you will learn
• Lead with an Adaptive Mindset. Develop resilience and flexibility to thrive in complex, changing environments.
• Apply Strategies to Drive Performance. Implement methods to boost performance even in the face of challenging circumstances.
• Shape a High-Performance Culture. Adopt best practices that influence and elevate the culture of performance within your organisation.
• Leverage Power Dynamics. Effectively manage and utilise power dynamics to enhance your leadership impact.
• Strategic Leadership Development. Strengthen your ability to lead strategically, fostering resilience and adaptability.
• Build Stronger Relationships. Develop interpersonal skills to navigate organisational dynamics effectively.
• Executive Communication. Enhance your communication skills to increase your presence, impact, and influence.
• Systems Thinking. Learn to activate organisational systems, focusing on critical success factors.
• Role Clarity and Focus. Gain clarity on your executive role to align your efforts with strategic goals.
• Shape Organisational Culture. Discover methods to cultivate a performance-driven organisational culture.
• Performance-Driven Mindset. Equip yourself with the tools to meet today’ s challenges and prepare for future uncertainties.
• Networking and Collaboration. Engage with a network of senior peers to exchange insights and foster collaborative learning.
By participating in the AGSM General Manager Program, you will emerge as a stronger leader, fully prepared to navigate the complexities of today’ s business environment.
How you will learn
This immersive onsite program integrates interactive learning, real-world simulations, and case studies to foster skills and mindsets that will have an immediate impact. You will leave equipped with practical tools to lead both strategically and systematically within your organisation.
Who will benefit
This flagship leadership program is designed for senior executives looking to increase their effectiveness in ambiguous, competitive, and rapidly changing environments. This program is ideal for current and aspiring General Managers looking to enhance their leadership capabilities. Participants come from diverse industries, including NGOs, midsize businesses, and senior roles in the public sector. Many organisations view the AGSM General Manager Program as a critical step in the development of leaders advancing into roles of greater responsibility and influence.
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