HOD MDP
An Academic Heads of Department (HOD)Development programme is a structured initiative designed to support and enhance the skills, Knowledge , and effectiveness of individuals in HOD/Line manager and or leadership roles. This program is typically aimed at improving the capabilities of head of departments, department chairs, or similar leaders at CPUT both Academic and Admin Support.
HOD New Manager Development Program (NMDP)
No | Theme | Example | Learning Modality | Duration | Responsible | Core or Electives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Understanding and dissecting the role and responsibilities of the HOD |
| 1 to 2 hours at the HOD forum | HC | ||
2. | The Role of management |
| Presentations | 2 to 3 hours | Expert | |
3. | People management |
| Workshop, Presentations- on-line, pre-recorded Face to face | 5 days over different sessions | HC Experts | |
4. | Departmental level Induction/development/ hand over process |
| Workshop | 1 to 2 hours at HOD Forum, to agree departmental role | HOD Forum | |
5. | Policies and Governances |
| Workshop Presentations Live online Pre-recorded. Face to face | 5 days over Different sessions | HC Registrar Finance Compliance | |
6. | Interdepartmental synergies |
| Workshop Presentations On-line live/ Face to face | 5 hours in total 1 hour per dept | Finance CTS Procurement Compliance QA | |
7. | Report Writing |
| Workshop | 4 hours | Registrar Expert | |
8. | Coaching |
| training | As per programme | Expert internal external | |
9. | Evaluation and monitoring |
| Survey Feedback HOD forum comments/feedback | On-going | HOD’s HC |
Job Profile
HOD New Manager Development Program (NMDP)
Please click on the HOD/New Manager Development Program survey button to inform us with the type of learning modality you would prefer for each area identified. Please click on link and complete by 02 September 2024
