Leadership & People Management
Business, Leadership & Management
Course overview
This programme is designed for those in leadership roles who want to deepen their influence and navigate real world complexities of leading and managing people. You will gain practical tools to influence individuals and teams more effectively – balancing strategic direction with day-to-day management. The knowledge you’ll gain from this course can be used when working with individuals and teams at all levels, giving you the confidence and expertise to not only understand the challenges and impact of leadership but to immediately put it into use.
12 May 2026 - 15 May 2026
Places: Available
Delivery mode: In person
Application deadline: 27 April 2026
Places: Available
Course features
You’ll explore contemporary perspectives, with a particular focus on your own leadership approach, team dynamics, interpersonal influence, organisational systems and the realities of leading in today’s complex workplaces.
Learning is anchored in two core pillars: theory and evidence, and real-world experience. Alongside interactive classroom sessions, you’ll engage in an immersive organisational simulation, hear from leaders across sectors and apply insights through an individual project. The programme culminates in a Capstone Day, where you’ll come together with your cohort to share insights and reflect on your leadership development journey.
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Understanding effective people management and leadership |
Starting with the human dynamics of organisational life, this module explores how to navigate workplace politics and develop practical strategies for managing individuals and teams. Through a focus on the emotional and relational dimensions of leadership, you’ll learn how to build influence by enhancing your self-awareness and understanding of others. Throughout, you’ll hear first-hand accounts from established leaders who share experiences of their own complex leadership journeys. |
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Simulation exercise |
An immersive simulation where participants can experience and experiment with the dynamics of organisational life through stepping back, observing and reflecting. You’ll dive into experiential learning, exploring boundaries and roles with the opportunity to reflect upon the impact of your leadership on others. |
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Delivering results |
Sessions dedicated to building and sustaining a committed, high-performing team of individuals through effective leadership. You’ll look at how to lead change in complex and uncertain environments, make confident, effective decisions under pressure and influence professionals and individuals with strong identities. |
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Reflective practice |
During this module, you’ll learn the toolkit for a reflective leader. There will also be group coaching and an individual project workshop where you can focus on your own leadership style and how this translates to your team. |
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Capstone day |
A final day to present your individual case study, wrap up learning and share feedback. In some circumstances, this day may be attended remotely for those with location or travel difficulties. |
The structure and content made it very easy to quickly get into the swing of things with a nice blend between practical and theory.
Entry requirements
This course is designed for high-potential senior managers and leaders who are taking on new or larger teams as part of their role. To be considered for this programme, you will need to have a minimum of five years professional experience in a relevant context as well as experience of line management, both of which you’re able to provide evidence for.
This may include, but is not limited to, the roles of:
- Director
- Sales Director
- Country Director
- Head of Department
- Chief Commercial Officer
- Principal & Partner
- Senior Manager in a complex role
As this programme is taught entirely in English, it is essential that you’re able to converse, interact and write in English.
Further information
On completing this programme, participants will be able to:
- Apply core leadership theories and models to real-world people management situations.
- Better identify the causes of poor alignment between team performance with organisational goals.
- Construct an influence map of stakeholders and the explain the importance of effective stakeholder management
- Use reflective practice in recognising and drawing on techniques to regulate their own emotional triggers to respond effectively under pressure.
- Use effective techniques to influence, motivate and engage diverse teams.
- Diagnose team culture and maturity with the aim of identifying and addressing team stage challenges.
- Understand better how to adapt their leadership style to suit different individuals, situations and organisational contexts.
Credit value:
Not for credit
Duration:
4 days
plus a Capstone day on 6 February 2026
Book a consultation with Michele Gray, our Programme Expert, to find out more about this course.
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Who will I be taught by
Reader in Leadership
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