Post Graduate Diploma In Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving And Negotiation
Course Overview
This course is designed to develop the right mindset in students to challenge the status quo and develop the right attitude to build innovation organizations. You will learn Strategic thinking which includes finding and developing a strategic foresight capacity for an organization, by exploring all possible organizational futures, and challenging conventional thinking to foster decision making today. You will rethink to let you think out of box for your organization. Topics you will cover among others; an overview of the traditional thinking process (horizontal), Strategy, types of strategy, tools and its strengths and weaknesses; lateral thinking perspective; analysis of different views about thinking; the interface among thinking, problem Solving and Negotiation skills.
Participants will be required to submit 10 assignments, research paper and one final examination for the period of 12 months to demonstrate their understanding of the course content. Assignments account for 60%, research paper accounts for 30% while Examination accounts for 10% of the marks.
Module 1; Introduction to Strategic Thinking,
Unit 1 Introduction to strategic thinking
Unit 2 Strategic planning and organizing skills
Unit 3 Organizing Skills
Unit 4 Strategic Thinking and Planning
Unit 5 Managing Risk
Unit 6 Principles of Strategic Planning
Module 2 Corporate Strategy
Unit 1 Business Unit Strategy
Unit 2 Team Strategy
Unit 3 Market Penetration
Unit 4 Market and Product Development
Unit 5 Diversification Strategies
Unit 6 PEST Model Analysis
Unit 7 SWOT Analysis and Profiles
Module 3; Lateral Thinking
Unit 1 Introduction to Lateral Thinking
Unit 2 Win-win Relationships in Business
Unit 3 Mental or Thinking Modes
Unit 4 critical thinking
Unit 5 Idea Management Process
Module 4 Problem Solving Skills
Unit 1 Introduction to Problem Solving Skills
Unit 2 Creative Problem Solving in Business and Life
Unit 3 FMEA Analysis
Unit 4 Organizational Innovation and Problem Solving
Module 5 Negotiation
Unit 1 Introduction to Negotiation
Unit 2 Elements of Negotiation
Unit 3 Dynamics of Negotiation
Unit 4 Emotions and Negotiation
Unit 5 Communication in Negotiation
Module 6: Understanding International Negotiations
Unit 1 Definition of International Negotiation
Unit 2 Theories of Negotiations
Unit 3 Methods of Negotiations
Unit 4 Procedures for Negotiations
Module 7: International Negotiations and Conceptual Issues in Diplomacy
Unit 1Processes for International Negotiations
Unit 2 Definition of Diplomacy
Unit 3 Theories of Diplomacy
Unit 4Types of Diplomacy
Module 8: Diplomacy: History, Functions, Strategy and Behaviour of States
Unit 1 History and Evolution of Diplomacy
Unit 2 Diplomatic Functions
Unit 3 Diplomacy and Negotiation Behavior of States
Unit 4 Diplomacy Strategies for Negotiations
Module 9: Contextual Issues in Diplomacy and International Negotiations
Unit 1 Media, Diplomacy and International Negotiations
Unit 2 Elements of International Negotiation
Unit 3 Negotiations and International Law
Unit 4 Diplomacy and International Negotiations in the UN
Module 10: Regional and Global Issues in Diplomacy and International Negotiations
Unit 1 Diplomacy and Negotiations in Regional Organizations: AU and EU
Unit 2 Diplomacy and International Trade Negotiations
Unit 3 International Negotiations and Conflict Management
Unit 4 International Environmental Diplomacy and Climate Change Negotiations
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a Post Graduate Diploma Certificate of Merit and a transcript.
Duration: 12 Months
Fee: $1000
