overall management competencies

The value of a high quality advanced educational program that focuses on leveraging IT can be defined in terms of productivity, innovation, and improved performance at all levels of the organization: individual, department, functional area, and overall. This is achieved through the active application of the course content as well as opportunities to improve important overall management competencies such as:

* Interpersonal skills – attendees will develop vital communications proficiencies including writing,

     speaking, presenting, negotiating, and analytical thinking.

* Collaboration/Teamwork – colleagues from multiple functional areas work together throughout the

      program, addressing current IS problems and opportunities.

* Management bench strength – the pool of qualified associates for management roles will increase as a

      result of the program. Individuals within the program will develop leadership skills as well as a broad

      understanding of IS management disciplines.

* Partnerships/relationships – the education of IS and business colleagues will allow them to work more

      effectively and efficiently together. Considerations include how workers work, how consumers consume,

      and how suppliers supply.

* Strategic thinking – introduction of innovative strategic thinking and problem solving throughout the

       organization. This will reap business value across functional areas while achieving harmony across

       IT and business.

* Knowledge of the IS field – attendees will obtain a broad knowledge of the current and emerging

      management and technical topics within the IS field that can be directly applied to their organization.

* Business management thinking –  participants will develop a working understanding of the best

      practices in business management thinking that can support the agility and flexibility required to meet

      changes in the marketplace.

* Cosmopolitanism - It is essential in today's open world that attendees have international experience.

* Business language – the IS students will develop insight into the underlying language of business which

       reflects the business imperatives, measurements, management processes, and culture. Business

       attendees will have a better understanding of the strategic, tactical, and operational responsibilities

       necessary for an effective IT organization.

The bottom line is that a certificate from GIIM will improve participants’ job performance while positioning them for advancement in their organization/careers.