Management Systems and Business Planning

Understanding Management Systems and Integration in Business Planning

Management Systems are tools which allow management to set goals and track progress in an auditable manner.  Management systems exist for corporate social responsibility, sustainable procurement, health and safety, environment, quality and laboratories etc.  Failure to integrate management system goals into business planning may lead to antagonistic results.

Target Audience: Sustainable development professionals, Corporate Social Responsibility professionals, Procurement professionals, EHS professionals, Laboratory professionals, business planers as well as facility heads.

Duration: 1.5 days

Location: Meeting room or offsite

Instructors: 2

Objectives:

  • Benefits of Management Systems

  • Awareness of various Management Systems

  • PDCA

  • What is a business plan

  • Incorporating management system objectives into the business plan

  • Goal setting

  • Resource allocation

  • Internal versus external auditors

  • Communicating progress