The course Leadership competencies and skills for innovation management It is your gateway to the future of business leadership. In an environment where innovation is key to success, developing leadership skills is essential. This course equips you with financial management, decision-making based on cost analysis, and prepares you to lead effectively in a constantly changing world. The demand for professionals capable of managing change and developing teams The demand for motivated individuals is on the rise, making this training a strategic investment in your career. You will enhance your personal and professional leadership skills by learning to managing conflicts and motivating teams, essential skills in today’s job market. With a flexible and accessible approach, this online course enables you to acquire the necessary skills from anywhere, adapting to at your own pace and to suit your needs. Don’t miss the chance to become a innovative leader and make a difference in your organisation.
Leadership competencies and skills for innovation management
Digital Skills
75 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Develop skills for financial management efficient in innovative environments.
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Apply techniques for analysis cost analysis to improve decision-making.
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Fostering a culture adaptive organisational and open to change.
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Implement strategies for effective conflict management in work teams.
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Boosting motivation and professional development within innovative teams.
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Develop personal leadership and a professional specialising in innovation management.
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Strengthening social skills for effective leadership in dynamic environments.
Table of Contents
MODULE 1. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION. BASIC CONCEPTS OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (PART I)
The company and the finance department
Roles and responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer
Summary and conclusions
Basic accounting concepts. Introduction
Accounting principles and valuation criteria
The balance sheet
The profit and loss account
The statement of changes in equity
The cash flow statement
The report
Basic Concepts in Financial Management. Introduction
Ten underlying principles of financial management
The company’s financial objective: value creation
Accounting information and financial analysis
Working capital
The Statement of Origin and Application of Funds (SOAF)
TEACHING UNIT 3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. CASH FLOW AND INVESTMENT SELECTION (PART II)
Cash flow
The time value of money
Summary and conclusions of Document 1 and the cash flow statement
Investment concept
Classification of investments
The discount rate
Investment selection methods
The VAN and the TIR: relationships between the two methods and further considerations
Investment selection under conditions of uncertainty
TEACHING UNIT 3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: CORPORATE FINANCING: THE COST OF CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL LEVERAGE (PART III)
The cost of capital
Financial leverage
TEACHING UNIT 4. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: RATIO ANALYSIS AND SHORT-TERM MANAGEMENT (WORKING CAPITAL) (PART IV)
Ratio analysis
Working capital
Bibliography
TEACHING UNIT 5. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. APPENDICES
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
Appendix 5
MODULE 2. MANAGEMENT DECISION-MAKING BASED ON COSTS
TEACHING UNIT 1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ACCOUNTING: CLASSIFICATION OF COSTS AND PROFIT (PART 1)
Financial accounting and management accounting
The costs
TEACHING UNIT 2. DECISION-MAKING THROUGH MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING: BASIC COSTING MODEL (PART 2)
Cost analysis
Management accounting and decision-making.
Management and decision-making information
General operational decision-making. Analysis of variances.
Specific operational decisions. Relevant and irrelevant costs.
Basic framework for operational decision-making
Some key decisions in management accounting. Practical case studies.
Bibliography
MODULE 3. ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE: CHANGE MANAGEMENT
TEACHING UNIT 1. ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE: CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Introduction: the skills of a change manager
The discipline of innovation
How can we manage resistance to change?
How can we tackle learning difficulties?
Appendix: What is your organisation’s productive capacity?
References
MODULE 4. SOCIAL SKILLS: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, MOTIVATION AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT
TEACHING UNIT 1. SOCIAL SKILLS: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, MOTIVATION AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Introduction
Motivation
Conflict management
Negotiation
MODULE 5. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
TEACHING UNIT 1. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Leading teams and delegating
Communication
Appendix: Charismatic leadership