By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Distinguish between leadership and management functions in a corporate context.
2. Apply emotional intelligence to lead and motivate teams.
3. Implement performance management tools and frameworks.
4. Strengthen communication and decision-making effectiveness.
5. Navigate change and manage resistance in dynamic environments.
6. Align team efforts with organizational strategy and values.

• Mid-level managers
• Team leaders
• Department heads
• Project managers with leadership responsibilitie

Day 1: Foundations of Leadership and Management

1. Leadership vs. Management
   • Defining roles and responsibilities
   • Integrating leadership with operational management
   • Common myths and misconceptions
2. Core Competencies for Managers
   • Key traits of effective managers
   • Competency frameworks in corporate settings
   • Personal leadership assessments
3. Strategic Thinking in a Leadership Role
   • Visioning and goal-setting
   • Aligning team efforts with business strategy
   • Decision-making under uncertainty

Day 2: Emotional Intelligence and Team Dynamics

1. Understanding Emotional Intelligence (EI)
   • Self-awareness and self-regulation
   • Empathy in leadership
   • Building EI into daily management
2. Motivating and Engaging Teams
   • Recognition, rewards, and intrinsic motivation
   • Understanding team drivers
   • Coaching and mentoring techniques
3. Managing Team Dynamics and Conflict
   • Identifying sources of conflict
   • Mediation and resolution skills
   • Fostering a culture of collaboration

Day 3: Communication and Influence

1. Effective Leadership Communication
   • Active listening and clarity in messaging
   • Tailoring communication to stakeholders
   • Feedback and feedforward models
2. Influence, Persuasion, and Authority
   • Power dynamics in leadership
   • Influencing without formal authority
   • Ethical persuasion strategies
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Alignment
   • Mapping stakeholders and interests
   • Building trust and credibility
   • Managing difficult conversations

Day 4: Performance and Change Management

1. Driving Performance and Accountability
   • Setting SMART goals and KPIs
   • Conducting effective performance reviews
   • Addressing underperformance
2. Leading Through Change
   • Understanding change models (e.g., Kotter’s 8-Step)
   • Managing resistance and building buy-in
   • Communicating during transition periods
3. Decision-Making and Problem Solving
   • Analytical and intuitive approaches
   • Group decision-making tools
   • Risk management in leadership

Day 5: Integration and Personal Development

1. Integrating Leadership Skills
   • Synthesizing key concepts
   • Role plays and scenario analysis
   • Cross-functional collaboration
2. Leadership Action Planning
   • Identifying personal development needs
   • Setting leadership growth goals
   • Building a 90-day action plan
3. Course Review and Assessment
   • Key takeaways from each module
   • Final quiz and group reflection
   • Feedback and next steps

The course combines various teaching methods, including instructor-led presentations, group discussions, case study analyses, and assessments through quizzes and a final exam to engage participants and ensure they understand and retain the material.