Table 1. Summary of ZMLA course content.

Workshop #	Content delivered over 2–2.5 day for each Workshop
1	Module 1: Problem Definition Problem definition Strategic and operating planning Strategic planning frameworks Relevance of strategic planning to the organization Problem Analysis Tools Prioritization Critical Thinking and Pressure Testing Critical Path	Module 2: Strategic Planning Basics of supply chain management Value chains and implementation frameworks Model of care Developing implementation plans and Work plans Internal and external stakeholder identification and analysis Bottlenecks and the Marginal Budgeting for Bottlenecks Planning process in Zambia Performance assessments Zambia planning resources (tools and guidelines)
2	Module 3: Project Management Fundamentals Organizational structures and charts Definition of a project, project management and project manager role Defining project success Leadership versus. Management Running and participating in meetings	Delegation Decision rights Teamwork Providing useful feedback Change management
3	Module 4: HR Management Employee lifecycle Recruitment and retention strategies Incentive systems and motivation tools HR Development Performance management–supervision, discipline and appraisal)	Module 5: Finance Management Financial management overview Budgeting, forecasting, and reporting Cost management Financial statements and reporting
4	Module 6: Strategic Information management M&E as management tool M&E approach M&E metrics Building information culture Using and maintaining information systems