ILM Level 5 Unit – Managing for Efficiency & Effectiveness

Who is the course for?

This ILM Level 5 Unit is designed for middle managers, helping them to develop their skills and experience and prepare for senior management responsibilities.

The ILM (Institute of Leadership & Management) recognises that all organisations are different; their qualifications are designed with the in-built flexibility to adapt to meet employers’ diverse staff development needs. The unique unit-based qualifications structure gives employers the freedom to select from an array of optional units, to build programmes that deliver the specific skills and knowledge required from their colleagues.

Benefits for individuals

• Use core management techniques to drive better results
• Develop your ability to lead, motivate and inspire
• Provide strategic leadership as well as day-to-day management
• Benchmark your managerial skills
• Raise your profile in your organisation.

Benefits for employers

• Encourage strategic thinking at this level of management, to foster business improvement
• Engage middle managers with training and development – this qualification is designed to provide clear, measurable benefits to career-minded professionals
• Customise this qualification to your development needs.

What will I study?

By undertaking this unit, students will better understand the following:

1. Assess the organisation’s ability to manage efficiently & effectively to achieve targets & objectives

• Nature, purpose and importance of vision and mission in setting values and strategic direction, and the significance of stakeholders in shaping vision and mission
• Importance of translating vision, mission and strategic goals in to operational objectives
• Setting SMART objectives
• Definitions of, and conflicts between, effectiveness and efficiency
• Definitions of, and conflicts between, authority, accountability and responsibility
• Need for negotiating techniques
• Setting priorities
• Principles of delegation to achieve overall objectives
• Control mechanisms to monitor outcomes and ensure achievement of objectives

2. Evaluate own ability to manage efficiently & effectively

• Using feedback from others to critically evaluate own performance
• Techniques for collecting and analysing feedback from others, including 360° feedback
• Personal development planning
• Measurable organisational, team and individual objectives
• Time management techniques
• Efficiency and effectiveness matrix
• Target setting and performance indicators
• Planning techniques appropriate to activity
• Systems theory and process design
• Monitoring and control techniques and records
• Use of results to “close the loop” and make continuous improvement

How will the course be delivered?

Classroom based sessions alongside other members of the group.

Course Entry Requirements

Candidates would normally have completed the ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management and/or be employed in a managerial role. An informal discussion with the Programme Leader is recommended to ensure that the qualification meets individual needs.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

ILM Level 5 Unit – Managing for Efficiency & Effectiveness

What can I do next?

See our other ILM courses available on our website here or contact us.

How much does it cost?

The course fee is only £460.00 per delegate including 6 months trial studying membership of the ILM, Tuition, Registration, Assessment and Certification fees.