Leadership for managers
Build the leadership skills managers need to set direction, motivate people and get results.
Managers keep work running; leaders also give people direction and reasons to commit. This programme helps managers adapt their leadership style, communicate direction clearly and motivate their teams, including through change and pressure.
Who it is for: Middle and senior managers who lead teams or other managers.
Duration: 1–3 days. Group size: up to 25. Format: on-site, virtual or blended, and online.
What it covers
- Leadership styles
- Setting direction
- Motivating people
- Leading through change
Outcomes
- Managers give their teams clearer direction and priorities.
- Team members become more motivated and take more ownership of their work.
- Each manager leaves with a personal leadership plan to put into practice.
How it works
- Needs assessment: Before the programme, we hold a needs assessment call with you. You can also opt for an in-depth assessment of needs and starting points.
- Tailored workshop delivery: We design the workshop around those results, using cases and examples from your sector. Sessions use modern, activity-based methods developed by our international learning and development specialists and subject-matter experts.
- Follow-up and report: After the workshop, we send a report covering participation, learning and recommended next steps. When your team is ready, we can design a Level 2 programme that builds on the first.
Questions
- Which language is the training delivered in? Our trainers are multilingual and can deliver the training in English, Urdu or a mix of both. We also offer customised sessions in most other languages. Let us know your team’s preference and we will build your workshop around it.
- What do participants need to prepare? Nothing formal. We may send a short questionnaire beforehand, and participants should bring real examples from their work.
- How do you measure results? We combine evidence-based assessment, structured feedback and expert evaluation. Depending on the programme, this includes pre-training needs and knowledge assessments, learning checks during the workshop, post-training evaluations, participant feedback and trainer observations. Longer programmes can add manager feedback and follow-up assessments.
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