Job of the General Manager 4.0 equips leaders with essential skills to excel and drive growth in today’s dynamic business environment. This programme is tailored to prepare executives for the challenges of modern management and career advancement.
The role of a General Manager is demanding and challenging, requiring strong executive leadership and business management skills. Since 1998, MIM has empowered thousands of professionals through the Job of the General Manager programme. Tailored for today’s fast-evolving market, Job of the General Manager 4.0 equips participants with essential leadership, strategic thinking, and management capabilities to advance their careers and excel in a dynamic business environment. This professional development course is ideal for executives seeking to enhance their business acumen and drive organisational success.
• Strategic thinking as a paradigm shift.
• SWOT analysis for strategic planning.
• Using value chain analysis for strategy development.
• Managing Customer Experience (CEM).
• Change management in chaotic environments.
• The VUCA world and new business models in the age of disruption.
• The New Leadership Paradigm and its application during times of change.
• Agile and adaptive leadership competencies for the "New-Normal."
• Building trust and emotional intelligence in leadership.
• Introduction to critical financial reporting principles.
• Identifying and interpreting key financial statement components.
• Evaluating key drivers for profit performance.
• Assessing business viability: ROI, working capital management, and debt gearing.
• Embedding an ownership culture within day-to-day business.
• Leading cross-cultural teams and managing productive conflict resolution.
• Developing high-potential talent and mapping career development.
• Employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Introduction to digital transformation and cultivating digital readiness.
• Case studies on innovation and disruption.
• Developing a digital transformation roadmap.
• Understanding the key drivers, enablers, and forces behind Industry 4.0.
A former Executive Director and Group CFO of Farm Fresh Berhad, Ganesh is an associate professor who brings 31 years of senior leadership in strategy, finance, and business growth. He is an award-winning corporate leader and sought-after speaker globally, specialising in strategy, sustainability mergers & acquisitions, governance, and investor relations.
Being a scholar-practitioner with 30+ years of experience, Mehan is a renowned corporate trainer, organisational consultant, and Certified Coaching and Mentoring Professional. He holds a Master’s in HR Management and has led national education initiatives, HR competency standards, and international training programmes, specialising in leadership, personal development, and cross-cultural management.
A Chartered Accountant, Distinguished Toastmaster, and accredited HRDC trainer, Shankar brings 35+ years of electronics manufacturing experience as a former Financial Controller excelling in audit, costing, finance, treasury, and operations. In consulting and training, he delivers programmes on communication, leadership, lean manufacturing, and risk, while actively serving the community as a Rotarian.
With 32 years’ global experience in HR and personal development, Asohan has trained 18,900+ professionals across 9 countries, authored acclaimed books, and influenced G20 education policy. An award-winning strategist and accredited HRDC trainer, he drives organisational transformation through high-impact programmes, thought leadership, and internationally recognised contributions to workforce development.
Driving innovation in IT and finance for 20+ years, Tarun has mastered Agile, Lean, and traditional project management while leading multinational teams in delivering high-performing, large-scale enterprise solutions. His expertise spans BI, data warehousing, IoT, and blockchain, coupled with 12+ years of international experience as a sought-after trainer and consultant.