About the Course

Today, globalisation and the diversity of teams bring challenges that are worth thinking about. Finding solutions can be challenging, but by having the opportunity to step out of the pressure of the daily routine and sharing with other leaders and managers, we increase the likelihood of considering more effective ways of dealing with the complex and ambiguous future that awaits us within organisations.

This 10-day Leadership and Management Masterclass course will explore key leadership and management skills and how to transfer them to the complexity of the organisational contexts in which we find ourselves. Mainly based on analysis, personal reflections, and debates, the delegates will explore their profile as a leader and how they lead teams, fostering effective communication with others and transmitting fundamental work values. It is vital to take individuality into account in the leadership and management process. Each human being is unique, and it is essential to find ways to enhance strengths and overcome weaknesses, bringing out the best in ourselves and our teams.

It will reflect on leadership and management, addressing various topics from a holistic and developmental perspective, focusing primarily on the continuous development of key skills, qualities, and attributes to be a better leader and manager. It will cover various aspects of leadership and management, with a focus on the human side of them, highlighting the individuality of each person and each team.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand the differences between leadership and management skills
• Acquire confidence and skills in the demands required of their role
• Know how to motivate, influence, and communicate with varied individuals and teams
• Acquire skills in key elements of authentic leadership, such as trust, vision, respect, and interpersonal communication
• Understand the skills to organise, motivate, and galvanise work teams to operate more effectively

Training Approach

This training course is based on the use of presentations and interactive discussions, which include workshops, self-analysis, and reflection, video, and models, tables, and graphs will be presented to consolidate knowledge and discuss the practical side of this knowledge. There will be daily summaries, making associations between the different topics to strengthen the consolidation of knowledge. Group discussions will be essential to promote the exchange of experiences, ideas, and techniques between leaders and managers.

The Attendees

This training course is suitable for anyone with the desire to develop or improve their skills as a leader and a manager. Furthermore, it is intended for attendees who want to acquire knowledge and self-reflect to effectively adapt their leadership and managing style to their culture, organisations, and teams.

Likewise, it will be valuable to leaders and managers but not limited to the following:

• Aspiring Leaders

• Senior Manager

• Middle Managers looking to increase their skill-set

• Team Leaders and Workplace Leaders

• HR Professionals and Senior Technical Heads

• Project Managers

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: MANAGING MYSELF AS A LEADER

• Importance of Perception
• Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Skills for the Leader
• Your Preferred Behavioral Style
• Understanding the Model for Leadership
• Exploring Limiting and Empowering Beliefs

DAY TWO: LEADING A TEAM

• Dealing with Other
• Understanding the Stages of Human Development 
• Optimising the Leader’s Natural Strengths 
• Understanding Team Processes 
• Building Effective Team

DAY THREE: AGILE LEADERSHIP

• Agile Leadership and Openness to Innovative Ideas
• Innovation Culture and the VUCA World
• Divergent Thinking Skills
• Removing Blocks to Creativity
• Understanding the Creative Process
• Agile Teams: How to promote them?

DAY FOUR: COMMUNICATION FOR LEADERS

• The Positive Influence of Listening 
• Sharpening Your Listening Skills 
• Body Language 
• Inspiring and Guiding Others 
• Handling Stress Appropriately

DAY FIVE: IMPARTING LEADERSHIP VALUES

• Leading by Example
• Resilience 
• Intentionality for Self-Motivation 
• Interpersonal Connections for Persuasive Leadership 
• Integrity for Accountable Leadership

DAY SIX: THE MANAGER AS A STRATEGIST

• The Changing Reality of Organisational Life
• New Challenges and Roles of the Surviving Manager
• Stakeholder Analysis
• The Challenges of Motivating Employees
• Strategic Performance Drivers of an Effective Organisation
• The Difference between Leading and Managing
• Creating a Compelling Strategic Vision
• The Power of Living the Values

DAY SEVEN: THE MANAGER AS A COACH

• The Profile of the Coach Manager
• Basics of Guiding & Coaching Management
• Motivating Employees when Setting Objectives
• The Impact of Expectations on Performance
• Effective Meetings between Manager/Coach and Employee 
• Creating Individual Development 

DAY EIGHT: THE MANAGER AS THE PROJECT TEAM FACILITATOR

• Meetings: Number 1 for Wasting Time
• Planning Effective Meetings
• Group Decision-making: When and How to reach consensus?
• Team Conflicts: What is their impact, and how to manage them?
• Best Practices for Effective Teams

DAY NINE: LEADING CHANGE AS A MANAGER

• Challenges of Personal Change
• The Profile of the Change Agent 
• The Stages of Organisational Change
• Reactions to Organisational Change
• Ways to Lead Change Effectively

DAY TEN: PERSONAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT

• Leadership vs Management
• Analysis of Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Dimensions
• Personal/Professional Goals as a Leader
• Co-construction of Solutions
• Group Reflection