This programme will provide senior and middle managers with the fundamental knowledge and skills on academic leadership and management, strategy and operations in higher education institutions.

The Higher Education Leadership & Management Programme (HELM) is the organisational development, management education and leadership arm of Universities South Africa (USAf), the association of South Africa’s 26 public universities. HELM offers a variety of organisational and training services and courses to the higher education sector, including a Foundations of Leadership Programme (FoL) in two versions  —  for Academic Leadership and for University Managers.

The objectives of the Foundations of Leadership Programme are to:

• Develop an informed perspective on leadership & strategic planning in Universities;
• Promote creative problem-solving through a participative pedagogy, self-reflection & group interaction;
• Acquire new perspectives & skills which would contribute towards effective operations at your University;
• Formally & informally engage with other participants, exchange ideas, and share experiences which support personal & institutional development.

The programme is delivered online and consists of two 2.5 day modules  (total 5 days), structured through expert inputs, personal and group exercises, and customised case studies. Foundations of Leadership Module 1 covers higher education policy & regulatory frameworks, transformation, leadership & management. Foundations of Leadership Module 2 covers strategic planning, change management & people management. This Foundations of Leadership Programme (FoL) is funded by the Department of Higher Education & Training through the University Development Capacity Grant and is therefore offered at no cost to the public university sector. However, participants need to attend and complete the entire 2 X 2.5 day programme.

If you are interested in attending, please click on the link below and follow the registration links.