Senior Management Leadership Programme

Course overview

Moving into senior management changes everything about a manager's job. The work shifts from running a unit to shaping the organisation, from solving problems to setting direction, and from managing tasks to leading other managers. Many senior managers in the region make this move with little preparation. This senior management leadership course provides a structured, practical development experience for the role.

The first week focuses on leading self and others: personal leadership and emotional intelligence, leading leadership teams, performance and accountability, coaching and talent development, high-stakes communication and negotiation. The second week focuses on leading the organisation: strategic thinking, leading change and innovation, financial acumen for senior leaders, governance and boardroom dynamics, ethics and integrity, sustainability and inclusive business models, and leading through crisis. Participants complete leadership assessments, work on a real challenge from their organisation and leave with a personal leadership development plan.

Participants leave ready to lead at senior level with greater confidence, clarity and impact.

What you will be able to do

• Assess personal leadership strengths and development needs
• Lead leadership teams and hold managers accountable for performance
• Coach and develop talent and successors
• Communicate and negotiate effectively in high-stakes situations
• Think strategically and translate strategy into action
• Lead change, innovation and crisis response
• Apply financial acumen to senior decisions
• Work effectively with boards and uphold ethics and governance

Who should attend

For newly appointed and experienced senior managers, directors and heads of department in public and private organisations.

• Directors and deputy directors
• Senior managers
• Heads of department
• General managers
• County chief officers
• Senior managers in NGOs
• High-potential managers preparing for senior roles

Course outline

Week 1

Week 2

Fees are per participant in US dollars and cover tuition, course materials and your certificate. Travel and accommodation are not included.