This programme provides an intensive, two-day overview of the key elements of operations management, including an array of practical tips and tools to help managers be more proactive and effective in the operations management environment - whether that's in an industrial manufacturing context or in operational leadership in the service sectors.
At the end of the programme, participants will:
Understand the 6Cs approach to operations management
Be able to apply a range of practical tools and techniques to improve their personal effectiveness towards being a more effective operations manager
Be able to prepare an action plan for the critical first (or next) 100 days in their operational leadership role
1 Introduction
What is Operations Management and where does it fit in?
What makes a successful Operations Manager?
Introducing the 6Cs of Operations Management
2 Context
Link to business strategy
Making a year plan
Performance measurement
3 Controls
Governance
Reputational controls
Costs and budgets
Quality
Operational
4 Customers
Internal
External
Stakeholder management
5 Communication
Planning
Meetings
Reporting
Emails
Notices
Networking
Walking the talk
6 Care
People
Safety, Health, Environment & Security
Assets
7 Continuous improvement
Process
Product
Proactivity
Link to KPIs and Year Plan
8 Putting it all together
Action planning for the first (or next) 100 days
Conclusions