PROGRAMME There are four major phases to the programme over the two-year duration.


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Year 1 Phase 1 (first eight months)


During this phase participants: ■ Attend a series of monthly seminars (2 days in length each) held at the IMI


■ Complete a series of courses on topics of relevance to the practice of management


■ Apply the basic strategy, design and behavioural models that are introduced in class to their own organisational environment.


■ Document this in a report (orientation paper)


Phase 2 (four months)


During this phase, the main activities are as follows:


■ Continuation of seminars and core programmes, exploring topics in greater depth (2 days per month)


■ A deeper focus on the main issues resulting in action targets


■ Submission of a dissertation proposal and literature review


[ Year 2 ]


Phase 3 (five months) In this phase of the programme, the emphasis is on:


■ Continuation of common core seminars (2 days in length)


■ Extended reading on selected topics


■ Making interventions and engaging in progressive learning on the participant's change initiative


■ Submission of progress reports (position paper)


Phase 4 (seven months)


In this final phase the focus is on: ■ Attending seminars


■ Completion of intervention, analysis of results, assessment of learning points


■ Documenting the initiative in the form of a draſt thesis


■ Refining of draſt and submission of final thesis


‘Tis programme and its action learning approach puts relevant theory into practice and allows senior managers develop a more objective view of their organisation and its situation.’


David Murray, Managing Director, Irish Ostomy Products Ltd


‘Tis will help you to analyse the key principles of your business environment and align the organisation to improve performance.’


Paddy McDermott, Director of Sales and Customer Service, Transitions Optical


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