Leadership & People Management

Business, Leadership & Management

Course overview

Leadership today demands more than expertise - it requires the ability to inspire, influence, and navigate complexity with confidence. Designed for experienced managers and senior leaders, this programme strengthens your ability to lead with clarity, confidence and influence. You will deepen your understanding of the human dynamics that shape organisational life and gain practical tools to guide teams through complexity, change and growth.

12 October 2026 - 15 October 2026

Places: Available

Delivery mode: In person

Strand Campus, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

Application deadline: 30 September 2026

Places: Available

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Course features

The most effective leaders are those who understand people as deeply as they understand strategy.

During the course, you’ll explore contemporary leadership perspectives with a clear focus on your own approach - examining team dynamics, interpersonal influence, organisational systems and the realities of leading in today’s complex workplaces.

Learning is grounded in two core pillars: theory and evidence, and real‑world experience. Alongside interactive classroom sessions, you’ll take part in an immersive organisational simulation, hear directly from leaders across sectors and apply your insights through an individual project.

The programme concludes with a Capstone Day, where you and your cohort come together to share learning, consolidate insights and reflect on your leadership development journey.

Understanding effective people management and leadership	Strengthen your ability to lead with clarity and intention. We'll equip you to navigate organisational dynamics, manage diverse personalities and build trust across teams. You will develop deeper self‑awareness, understand the emotional and relational drivers of behaviour and learn how to influence others with authenticity and purpose. Insights from senior leaders across sectors provide real‑world context, helping you translate theory into practical leadership action.
Simulation exercise	Experience leadership in action through an immersive organisational simulation. You will step into a dynamic environment where you can test assumptions, observe group behaviour and experiment with different leadership approaches. The simulation provides a safe space to explore boundaries, roles and decision‑making under pressure, followed by structured reflection to help you understand the impact of your leadership on others.
Delivering results	Learn how to build and sustain a committed, high‑performing team in complex and fast‑moving environments. You'll focus on leading through uncertainty, making confident decisions and influencing individuals with strong professional identities. You will explore practical strategies for driving performance, leading change and aligning people with organisational goals.
Reflective practice	Develop the mindset and habits of a reflective, adaptive leader. Through group coaching, guided reflection and an individual project workshop, you will analyse how your leadership shapes team culture and performance. This part of the programme enables you to turn insight into action, strengthening your capacity to lead thoughtfully and effectively.
Capstone day	Your learning journey culminates in a Capstone Day where you present your individual case study and consolidate insights with your cohort. This final session provides space to reflect on your development, articulate your leadership growth and identify how you will apply your learning within your organisation. Remote participation may be available for those with travel constraints.

Our expertise

Working closely with leading practitioners across a range of professions, this programme has been developed to blend expert academic with real-world insights and ideas to bolster learning.

Hear from Christian, Niki and Matt about their experience on the Leadership & People Management programme.

The structure and content made it very easy to quickly get into the swing of things with a nice blend between practical and theory.

Rebecca PochHead of Everyday Servicing at Barclays

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

Grounded in research from King’s Business School and enriched by real‑world leadership insight, this programme equips you to make better decisions, build stronger relationships and drive performance across your organisation. You will leave with a sharper leadership mindset - and the capability to apply it immediately.

On completing the programme, you will be able to:

Apply core leadership theories to real organisational challenges.
Diagnose team performance issues and align people more effectively with strategic goals.
Map and influence key stakeholders with greater precision.
Regulate emotional triggers and respond constructively under pressure.
Motivate and engage diverse teams through evidence‑based leadership techniques.
Assess team culture and maturity to address barriers to performance.
Adapt your leadership style to different individuals, contexts and organisational environments.