It is our belief that by allowing managers both to challenge and to free themselves from old and discredited methods of operation and thought, more appropriate methods that are relevant to the present situation can be developed. The ability to criticise logically the accepted wisdom of managers' own practices will be developed through this new approach and emphasis. We perceive that this process is an important element in preparing managers and organisations to manage critically in a situation where management accountability and legitimacy is being challenged. It is not the purpose of this programme to advocate definite techniques or to promote ready-made solutions, but to develop in managers the capacity and capability to add value to the organisations, tasks and communities in which they are involved. The context of organisations is becoming increasingly interdependent, and this is occuring on an international scale.
Managers have to live with increased diversity and presssure from changes outside their control.
In the core content of the first eighteen months we address theories and concerns impacting on managers. We aim to encourage and promote a climate of discussion and learning which culminates in a research proposal and dissertation in the second part of the programme. A complete timetable for 2002 course entry is available further down this page. This takes into account the inter-relationships and implications of actions from various perspectives and critically examines models and thinking which reduce and simplify complex interactions. Issues raised by the use of market-based models in public and voluntary contexts are addressed, along with other social and ethical models of economic relationships.