Mandel Training Centre
Mandel Training Centre
Management Development Programme (MDP)
“Partnering you towards competitive performance”
The Mandel Management Development Programme (MDP) is a transformative 10-month blended learning experience designed for middle managers, supervisors, and emerging leaders. It equips participants with the leadership, financial, operational, and digital skills required to excel in today’s fast- evolving business environment.
Grounded in Delta’s Leadership framework, the MDP bridges the gap between technical expertise and strategic leadership.
- Transition from operational management to strategic leadership.
- Master essential management tools for people, performance, and process.
- Build financial and commercial literacy for data-driven decisions.
- Strengthen communication, coaching, and influence skills.
- Cultivate innovation, adaptability, and digital readiness.
- Lead teams with empathy, accountability, and resilience.
- Deliver measurable results through workplace-based action projects.
An investment of $90 per person per day is payable for the MDP Programme, plus a once off $150 per person for the DISC module.
| Block | Theme |
|---|---|
| 1.Self-Leadership & Role Clarity | From Individual Contributor to People Leader. |
| 2.Leading Teams | Inspiring Performance through people. |
| 3.Managing Performance | Accountability and Results |
| 4.Communication & Influence | The Manager as Communicator |
| 5.Financial Acumen | Understanding the Financial side of Business |
| 6.Operational Excellence | Delivering Consistent Results |
| 7.Strategic Thinking & Decision Making | Connecting the Dots |
| 8.Innovation & Digital Fluency | Leading in the Digital Age |
| 9.Culture, Change & Leadership Brand | Shaping Tomorrow’s Workplace |
| 10.Integration & Capstone | From Learning to Leading |
- Facilitated Learning Blocks – monthly immersive sessions combining conceptual input and case studies.
- Action Learning Projects – real business projects implemented by participants.
- Peer Learning Circles – Structured reflection and collaboration
- Simulations & Role Plays – realistic practice in leadership and communication.
- Plant Tour – a visit to a plant to gain first-hand, real work experience.
- Lead and inspire high-performing teams.
- Demonstrate commercial and operational acumen.
- Communicate effectively across functions and cultures.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Be ready for progression to senior and executive leadership levels.
The MDP is delivered by a blend of internal and external faculty. Internal facilitators include Delta leaders and subject matter experts, while external faculty comes from industry experts and reputable business schools.
