Management Functions for Microfinance Units

Course details

This course is designed to increase the scientific and practical skills of branch managers in general and microfinance units’ staff; especially towards the optimum application of the functions of modern management. The course focuses on the importance of good planning and organizational effective structure; follow the principles of modern management, where supervision and guidance and follow-up are at the core. It focuses, also, on the importance of delegating authority to facilitate the management process. This course helps trainees in identifying the characteristics of a good manager and work as a team to achieve the objectives of the bank.

Course Objectives:

• Explain the different styles of modern management of microfinance units
• Clarify the relation between authority and responsibility and identify the bases of using delegation of authority
• Apply how to build effective teams with respect of follow up and control funds

Course Outline:

Module 1:Different Styles of Management and Methods of Effective Planning

• The difference between management and leadership
• The role of management leadership in realizing management objectives
• The foundations and functions of modern management
• The concept of planning and its phases
• The main determinants of effective continuity of work cycle
• Characteristics of a good manager

Module 2:Authority, Responsibility and Delegation

• The nature of authority, responsibility and accountability
• Achieve the balance between management and authority
• Recognize the different styles of management
• Leaders and the types of authority they can use
• Delegate authority and work in a team
• Steps of successful delegation and identify responsibility

Module 3:Building Effective Teams, Time Management, Follow Up and Control

• Elements of building an integrated team to put microfinance in effect
• The characteristics of the group that you want to work effectively as a team
• Principles of time management and performance evaluation
• Types and methods of follow-up and control
• Key pillars to ensure effective follow-up
• The best ten ways to motivate staff and credit officers

Assessment Strategy:

Participants will be informally assessed on their interaction during sessions and their participation in exercises.