Leadership and Management

Transition to General Management


Moving into general management requires a shift in thinking. This program helps you step back from day-to-day operations to see the bigger picture.

You will explore strategy, leadership, finance and organisational change, building the insight and confidence to lead with clarity and direction across your business.

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5 Days (2026 Dates), 4 Days (2027 Dates)

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What to expect

As organisations evolve, managers need to balance strategic thinking with operational performance. This program gives you the space to reflect on your leadership approach and develop the broader perspective required for general management roles.

Designed for experienced managers, it brings together key disciplines including strategy, finance, change management and leadership communication. You will explore how to align your decisions with organisational goals, manage complexity and translate ideas into action.

Through interactive sessions and discussion with peers, you will strengthen your business acumen, ethical awareness and ability to lead teams through growth and change. The program also provides opportunities to apply new concepts directly to your organisational context, helping you turn insight into impact.

Is this course for you


This program is ideal for experienced managers seeking to enhance their general management capability.

This program is suited to individuals who want to:

  • broaden their management perspective beyond technical or specialist roles

  • strengthen leadership capability in broader organisational contexts

  • transition confidently into general management positions

  • refresh and update their approach to management and leadership

What you will explore

During this training course, you will develop the strategic leadership and management capabilities required to operate effectively in general management roles. The course focuses on applying strategic thinking, ethical decision-making and business acumen, while strengthening leadership, communication and change management skills to deliver sustainable organisational results.

By the end of this training course, you should be able to:

  • Apply strategic thinking and direction in organisational decision making

  • Establish a strong ethical foundation for management practice and policy

  • Strengthen leadership capabilities required for general management roles

  • Lead and manage organisational change with confidence and purpose

  • Develop business acumen and interpret financial information effectively

  • Build high-performing teams through effective communication and performance management

  • Integrate strategy, people and operations to deliver sustainable results

Where this course can take you


During this training course, you will explore strategic thinking and direction required for effective general management. You will examine the ethical foundations of leadership and decision making, build core leadership capabilities for management roles, and develop the skills needed to manage organisational change and complexity with confidence.

The course also strengthens your business acumen through understanding financial statements and aligning operational plans with strategic objectives. You will focus on managing performance, bringing out the best in others, mastering leadership communication for influence and clarity, and turning ideas into action to achieve measurable organisational improvement.

 

 

Related Results

The Frontline Leader Program is the essential development experience for managers, supervisors, team leaders and frontline managers. It combines exposure to contemporary business and management practices with a stimulating learning environment and practical workplace application.


Every day you make decisions based on the information and ideas around you. This course helps you slow down, think more clearly and make choices with confidence.

You’ll learn how to question assumptions, analyse information and use practical tools that bring clarity to complex problems.

Managers must play an active role in identifying and responding to specific opportunities to improve the performance of their employees. This course will help you to develop the coaching skills to support and sustain improved performance in others.


Leadership Readiness is AIM WA’s signature residential program for professionals stepping into people leadership. Formally known as the Emerging Leaders Program, it is designed to support participants mentally, emotionally and practically during their transition. For organisations, it offers a stronger way to support new leaders at a critical point in their development.

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