Leadership Management Development Programme

This is a dynamic programme designed to equip leaders with real-world strategies, agile leadership skills, and innovative thinking to effectively drive change and foster growth.

Through immersive, hands-on learning experiences, this programme empowers leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate complex environments and lead change ensuring long-term organisational success.

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What you need to know

Duration: 5 days
Fees: £2500
Cohort dates:
1. December 9th to 13th 2024
2. January 20th to 24th 2025
3. February 24th to 28th 2025

Modules

Each module concludes with a management or leadership action plan template that participants can adapt for their respective contexts.

1. Navigating Strategy in the Real World: Aligning Vision with Action

Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the importance of strategic alignment and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
- Develop the ability to create actionable strategies based on real-world data and trends.
Action on the day:
- Participants will engage in a strategy simulation exercise to analyse market scenarios and develop a strategic response.

2. Driving Change: Leading Organisational Transformation

Learning Outcomes:
- Identify key drivers of change and develop skills to lead transformation efforts effectively.
- Learn how to manage resistance and foster a culture of adaptability.
Action on the day:
- Group role-playing to simulate resistance scenarios and develop change management strategies.

3. Thriving Amidst Uncertainty: Leading in a Changing Environment

Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise external and internal factors that drive change in the organisation.
- Develop resilience and agile leadership practices.
Action on the day:
- Scenario planning exercises where participants envision future challenges and brainstorm adaptive strategies.

4. Financial Acumen for Leaders: Accounting for Managers

Learning Outcomes:
- Understand financial statements and key performance indicators critical for decision-making.
- Learn to interpret financial data to support strategic initiatives.
Action on the day:
- Case study analysis where participants evaluate financial scenarios and make strategic recommendations based on the data.

5. Shifting Mindsets: Changing the Culture of Leadership

Learning Outcomes:
- Identify barriers to a growth mindset within organisations and learn techniques to cultivate a positive culture.
- Develop skills to inspire and motivate teams towards innovation and change.
Action on the day:
- Workshop to create a culture change action plan addressing specific challenges within their organisations.

6. Fostering Innovation: Corporate Entrepreneurship

Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the principles of corporate entrepreneurship and its impact on organisational growth.
- Develop skills to foster an innovative mindset within teams.
Action on the day:
- Brainstorming session to generate innovative ideas for products or services, culminating in a pitch presentation.

7. Harnessing Technology: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation

Learning Outcomes:
- Explore the role of AI in enhancing business operations and decision-making processes.
- Learn to identify opportunities for digital transformation within their organisations.
Action on the day:
- Hands-on workshop to analyse a case study on AI implementation, followed by group discussions on potential applications.

8. Decisive Leadership: Mastering Decision Making

Learning Outcomes:
- Understand decision-making frameworks and biases that can impact leadership choices.
- Develop techniques to make informed, timely decisions in complex situations.
Action on the day:
- Group discussions on real-life decision-making challenges, using a decision matrix to evaluate options.

9. Building Market Presence: Marketing for the Progressive Organisation

Learning Outcomes:
- Understand modern marketing strategies and their relevance in a progressive organisational context.
- Develop skills to create compelling marketing strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.
Action on the day:
- Collaborative project to develop a marketing plan for a product or service, incorporating innovative digital strategies.

10. Leading for the Future: Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the principles of sustainability and their importance in corporate strategy.
- Develop actionable strategies to implement sustainable practices within organisations.
Action on the day:
- Workshop to create a sustainability action plan addressing organisational impact, including stakeholder engagement strategies.

Programme conclusion: management and leadership action plan

At the end of the programme, participants will reflect and have a 30 mins session with a mentor to create a comprehensive leadership action plan that outlines:

Key insights and learning from each key areas of leadership.
Specific actions to be implemented in your organisations.
Metrics for measuring success and accountability.
Strategies for ongoing development and collaboration among peers.

Our structured approach will ensure that the training program is action-oriented, relevant, and provides tangible takeaways for the senior leaders.