Certificate in Leadership

About the Course

The Certificate in Leadership is designed to empower current and aspiring leaders with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to navigate the complexities of modern leadership. Delegates will explore various leadership models, decision-making processes, team dynamics, communication strategies, and the significance of networking and collaboration. Through interactive sessions, practical exercises, and personalised leadership projects, it aims to cultivate positivity, self-awareness, and innovation and equip leaders with the necessary tools to inspire and guide their teams toward achieving their goals.

Delegates will develop a comprehensive set of abilities essential for effective leadership in today’s complex and dynamic environment. These abilities are designed not only to enhance personal leadership capabilities but also to empower them to lead their teams and organisations to greater success through a positive mindset.

Beyond leading teams, delegates will expand their influence through effective networking and learning to build and leverage professional relationships that enhance their leadership impact. They will also cultivate a growth mindset, embracing challenges as opportunities for development and promoting a culture of innovation and continuous learning within their teams. By the end of this training program, delegates will emerge as dynamic leaders equipped with the skills and mindset to inspire, influence, and drive meaningful change within their organisations. They will be ready to lead with vision, strategy, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Develop leadership skills, including self-awareness, decision-making, and strategic thinking, to effectively lead and inspire teams
• Create high-performance teams through trust, psychological safety, and effective communication
• Enhance decision-making capabilities to make informed and confident decisions in complex and uncertain situation
• Improve the communication skills to communicate clearly, listen actively, and provide constructive feedback
• Expand influence and networks to progress in their career and success

Training Approach

This training course uses a hands-on, experiential learning approach that blends theory with practice. Each delegate will be exposed to case studies and real-life scenarios, group exercises and teamwork, coaching, and self-reflection sessions. Throughout the training program, the delegates will work on their leadership projects to apply their knowledge to their unique leadership contexts.

The Attendees

This training course is ideal for current and aspiring leaders, managers, and executives responsible for leading teams, driving organisational change, and making strategic decisions. It also benefits those looking to refine their leadership approach, enhance team performance, and build strong networks.

Likewise, it is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Business Executives
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
• HR Managers and Talent Development Professionals
• Project managers
• Business development professionals
• Remote managers
• Startup leaders

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: UNDERSTANDING OF LEADERSHIP

• Introduction to Leadership
• VIP: Vision, Intention, and Purpose
• New Common Leadership
• Strengths Based Leadership
• Positive Leadership
• Self-awareness and Role Clarity
• Reflection on Attitude

DAY TWO: DECISION MAKING AND SELF MENTAL LEADERSHIP

• How do we make decisions
• Fast and Slow Thinking
• Circle of Trust
• Solving Conflicting Goals with the Polarity Mapping
• Decisions in Complex Situations
• Strategic Thinking
• Self-mental Leadership

DAY THREE: CREATING HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM

• The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
• Psychological Safety
• Trust in Teams
• Key Success Factors in High Performance Teams
• Developing our Team
• Empowering Leadership
• Growth Mindset

DAY FOUR: MANAGING COMMUNICATION

• Communicating as a Leader
• Active Listening as Foundation to Effective Communication
• Assertive Communication
• Non-Oral Communication
• Providing Feedback – Tools and Performances
• Inspiring Communication
• The Golden Circle

DAY FIVE: NETWORKS AND COOPERATION

• The Importance of the Network
• How do we develop our network
• Leading People and Collaboration
• Circle of Influence
• Developing Influence
• Effective Delegation
• Collaborating Remotely