Leadership and Management in Development

This course is dedicated to helping you to be the most efficient, successful manager possible. By understanding what makes you tick, exploring who matters most in your network and giving you tools to inspire the people that can help you develop, the 5 day course is about developing the leadership and management skills that you need for your own specific context.

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Why choose this course

If you are managing a team (big or small), if you are leading client relationships, if you are managing a project or programme, this course is for you. The tools and techniques are globally recognised and have been successful at the most senior levels – and we have adapted them to fit perfectly for you. You will have the opportunity to network with others in your sector, experiment with new skills and understand proven theory behind topics such as influence and motivation. Finally, you will walk away with a clear plan of how to apply what you have learnt directly to your working context, equipping you with the fundamental ingredients for success.

What you will learn

Through a mix of interactive facilitation, training, experiential activity and coaching you will learn how to:

  • Leverage your natural ability to lead
  • Prioritise between the demands of your role
  • Understand what motivates the people in your network
  • Build credibility through client interactions
  • Give and receive critical feedback - comfortably
  • Understand how to adapt your leadership style to other’s needs
  • Present your progress with clarity

What our participants say

“I really enjoyed this practical course and have gained new knowledge and skills that are easy to implement at work.”

Petra Vermeulen, Specialist & Consultant, Netherlands

Daily Course Objectives

  • Day 1
    Setting Yourself Up for Success

    • Leading vs Managing
    • Understanding where you can be naturally successful
    • Setting your personal and organisational goals
    • Prioritisation – what is realistic?
  • Day 2
    Understanding the Power of your Relationships

    • Stakeholder and client network mapping
    • Understanding what motivates your network
    • Building credibility through questions: Leading conversations
  • Day 3
    Developing Individual and Team Performance

    • Giving and receiving constructive feedback
    • Improving your team’s performance in the short and long term
    • Adapting your leadership style to fit with other’s needs
  • Day 4
    Inspirational Communication - Presenting your Successes and Keeping on Track

    • Your indicators – choosing the right ones for your context
    • The Dashboard – evaluating and communicating the situation
    • Presenting an inspirational story with minimal work
  • Day 5
    Leading into the Future

    • Simple and insightful ways to keep the momentum
    • Action Planning
    • Sharing industry specific knowledge

Quick Facts

  • Duration:
  • 5 days
  • Course Fee:
  • £1600
  • Venues:
  • Kuala Lumpur 19-23 Nov
  • Application deadline:
  • 08 Oct
  • Tailor-made:
  • This scheduled course can also be tailored for your organisation. To find out how our tailor-made training can help your organisation call Nick or Linzi on +44(0)1273 833030 or complete the training enquiry form.
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