The objective of the course is to enable participants to:

• Recognize and embrace their leadership abilities and style.
• Understand and diagnose their leadership context and culture.
• Negotiate effectively for themselves and others in various situations.
• Communicate clearly, persuasively, and authentically as leaders.
• Develop and implement a personal leadership vision and plan.

The benefits of the course are:

• You will learn the key skills and behaviours of successful leaders in a changing world, such as vision, communication, motivation, delegation, feedback, and decision making.
• You will practice using different leadership styles and techniques in various situations and scenarios.
• You will receive feedback and coaching on your leadership performance and style from the facilitator and other participants.
• You will explore the various tools and frameworks that can support leadership in a changing world, such as 4-CAPS+ Leadership Framework, GROW model, SMART goals, SWOT analysis, 360 feedback, etc.
• You will create a personal development plan to enhance your leadership skills.

Day One:

Leadership in turbulent times

You will focus on the turbulent contexts for contemporary leadership, analysing real-life examples related to the future of work (e.g. short-term contracts, zero-hours contracts, and the rise of the “precariat”) and discuss issues around the future of democratic global governance (e.g. Brexit, populism).

You will reflect on globalisation and multiculturalism, exploring also non-Western views of leadership.

You will assess your own leadership style and preferences using the 4-CAPS+ Leadership Framework.

Day Two:

Developing leadership opportunities

• • You will focus on the opportunities to develop positive leadership in a changing world and on your leadership identity by examining the challenges of leading across boundaries and of bringing people together.
  • You will learn how collaboration, or in some cases, conflict and constructive dissent, can support positive leadership.
  • You will practice using different leadership techniques such as coaching, mentoring, feedback, delegation, etc.

Day Three:

Negotiating as a leadership practice

• You will understand the cultural dimensions and dynamics of negotiation and how they impact leaders.
• You will learn the skills and strategies to negotiate effectively for yourself and others.
• You will practice negotiating in various scenarios such as salary, promotion, resources, contracts, etc.
• You will receive feedback and coaching on your negotiation performance and style.

Day Four:

Communicating as a leader

• • You will gain the skills and confidence to communicate clearly, persuasively, and authentically as a leader.
  • You will learn how to craft and deliver impactful messages that inspire followers, influence stakeholders, and achieve results.
  • You will develop your strategic communication skills to manage crisis, conflict, and change.
  • You will enhance your presentation skills and personal brand as a leader.

Day Five:

Developing as a leader

• • You will rethink your personal leadership style and explore and experiment with new approaches.
  • You will evaluate a range of methods and resources for developing as a leader in a changing world.
  • You will create a personal development plan that aligns with your vision, goals, and context.
• You will celebrate your achievements and learning with your fellow participants.

To enhance learning and practical application of concepts, the training course will use a combination of interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, and real-world examples. Participants will also get the chance to collaborate on group projects and create action plans adapted to the needs of their respective organizations.