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Course Overview This course provides participants with a structured approach to anticipating future uncertainties by identifying objective factors through horizon scanning, analysing risks and opportunities using PESTLE analysis, and developing robust scenarios. The course also covers intervention analysis and prioritisation, ensuring participants can create actionable plans to navigate potential futures effectively. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes -Conduct horizon scanning to identify objective factors influencing future scenarios. -Use PESTLE analysis to systematically identify risks and opportunities in various scenarios. -Develop plausible scenarios that consider key uncertainties and external factors. -Perform intervention analysis to assess the impact of different strategic actions. -Prioritise and plan interventions to ensure readiness for multiple future scenarios. Format F2F or Virtual Delivery Mode Closed Cohort or Occasional Limited Public Schedule Duration 2 Days Target Audience Business professionals, leaders & executives aiming to help their organisations prepare for uncertain futures by exploring multiple, plausible scenarios.

Course Overview This course is designed to help executives and top-level leaders effectively work with management and teams to bring their organisational vision to life. The course focuses on aligning teams, fostering shared ownership, communicating the vision effectively, overcoming challenges, and ensuring accountability throughout the execution process. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes -Align management and teams with the organisational vision while fostering a culture of shared ownership. -Communicate the vision effectively and plan its execution across the organisation. -Overcome common challenges in executing the vision collaboratively. -Ensure accountability and drive continuous improvement in vision execution. Format F2F or Virtual Delivery Mode Closed Cohort or Occasional Limited Public Schedule Duration 2 Days Target Audience Managers, senior business leaders and entrepreneurs, who are aiming to effectively align management and teams with their organisational vision.

Course Overview Strategic thinking is essential for leaders who aim to guide their organisations toward long-term success. This course is designed to enhance the strategic thinking capabilities of managers and leaders, enabling them to foresee challenges, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions that align with their organisation's vision and goals. Participants will learn to adopt a strategic mindset, utilise strategic tools, and develop actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes -Explain the importance of strategic thinking and how to develop a strategic mindset. -Conduct thorough environmental scans and analyses. -Develop long-term goals, craft vision and mission statements, and evaluate strategic options. -Effectively communicate strategic plans, ensure next-level managers create actionable plans, monitor their implementation, and provide support to ensure alignment with organisational goals. Format F2F or Virtual Delivery Mode Closed Cohort or Occasional Limited Public Schedule Duration 2 Days Target Audience Managers, team leaders, and executives who are responsible for strategic planning and decision-making within their organisations.

Course Overview The ability for an organisation to adapt to change is reliant on the willingness of individuals to embrace transformation and new ways of working. This requires a considered approach to managing and communicating change for all relevant stakeholders. For the change to succeed, the Leaders need a structured and methodical approach to change that also effectively involves, empowers and inspires co-ownership and co-authorship of the change. This course addresses all the above explicitly. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes -Defining the purpose and benefit of the change -Mapping the future state benefits -Designing effective communication and training plans -Establishing ongoing adoption and overcoming barriers Format F2F or Virtual Delivery Mode Closed Cohort or Occasional Limited Public Schedule Duration 2 Days Target Audience Business professionals with the responsibility to lead a change or transformation initiative using a structured change management approach.

Target Audience Senior managers with several years of experience and leaders looking to transition to the highest levels of leadership where the remit is characteristically more strategic, more authority, fewer direct reports and greater influence internally and externally. Duration 2 Days Course Overview The Executive Leadership course is an intensive program is for seasoned leaders who are responsible for large teams, departments, or entire organizations. It is designed to elevate senior leaders’ capabilities to excel in volatile, global, and digitally-driven contexts. Building on established leadership theories, this course dives deeper into advanced, research-backed models such as Complexity Leadership, Strategic Agility, and Ethical Governance, integrating insights from organizational psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience. Through high-level case studies, strategic simulations, and peer-to-peer dialogue, participants will refine their ability to lead transformative change, foster organisational resilience, and align purpose-driven strategies with stakeholder expectations. The course emphasizes practical application for navigating ambiguity, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainable impact. The Leadership Tension Lens will be revisited to help leaders more critically analyse competing strategic priorities and the most challenging leadership dynamics. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes Revisit the Leadership Tension Lens: Departmental Trade-offs and Tensions & Short Term v Long Term Define Organisation-wide Vision and Strategy - Strategic foresight Drive Organizational Performance: Metrics that Matter Apply Leadership at Scale: Building and Managing Executive Teams Explore Executive Coaching, Stakeholder Management Techniques Drive Cultural Transformation: Aligning Culture with Strategic Goals Apply Executive Reflection: Learning from Experience and Driving Change

Target Audience Mid-level managers, team leaders with several years of experience, and leaders looking to refine their skills and approach. Duration 2 Days Course Overview The Leadership Mastery course is a 2-day intensive program designed to equip participants with cutting-edge, evidence-based leadership skills tailored to the complexities of contemporary organisational environments. Drawing from interdisciplinary research in psychology, organizational behavior, neuroscience, and management science, the course integrates seminal and emerging leadership theories, models, and practical tools. Participants will enhance their strategic thinking, develop their ability to manage complex team dynamics, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Participants will engage in interactive workshops, case studies, simulations, and reflective exercises to bridge theory and practice, fostering adaptive and strategic leadership capabilities. The course emphasizes real-world application, addressing challenges such as hybrid work, people and talent management, digital transformation, and ethical decision-making. The Leadership Tension Lens will be revisited to help leaders more critically analyse competing priorities and lead with greater confidence. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes Revisit the Leadership Tension Lens: Managing Complexity in Leadership Developing Vision and Strategy - Leading as part of a leadership team agenda Drive High Performance and exploring tools (OKR's, Scorecards) Apply Advanced People Management approaches: Motivating and Retaining Talent Demonstrate social and emotional intelligence in high stakes contexts Apply models and approaches to Leading Change: Managing Cultural Transformation Practice Learning from Success and Failure: Case Studies and Best Practices

Target Audience First-time leaders, newly promoted managers, and supervisors with less than two years of leadership experience seeking to establish a solid foundation upon which to build their leadership approach and/or career. Duration 2 Days Course Overview This course is tailored for individuals who have recently stepped into their first leadership role. It focuses on the practical challenges new leaders face, such as transitioning from peer to supervisor, managing team dynamics, and establishing credibility. Participants will learn to apply key leadership models, approaches and tools in their day-to-day roles. Their conception of Leadership will be challenged by the concept of tensions and trade-offs that characterise the most challenging aspects of decision making and strategy execution. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes Define leadership to self and others in a meaningful way Develop foundational skills to engage, communicate with and lead people Identify obligations of leaders to the business, to people and to their leadership peers Apply a Leadership Tension Lens to workplace phenomena to compare and contrast complementary or conflicting priorities Develop a performance coaching approach Examine relationships and culture: giving and receiving feedback

Target Audience This course is ideal for professionals across all levels and industries who need to improve the quality of impact of their presentations by honing their presentation-preparatory and delivery skills. Duration 2 Days Course Overview This course is designed to help participants develop and refine their presentation skills. Through practical exercises and real-time feedback, participants will learn how to effectively identify audience needs, structure and deliver engaging presentations. In addition, participants will explore how to use visual aids and maintain audience engagement throughout their presentations. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes Identify the needs of different audiences. Structure a clear and compelling presentation. Use visual aids to enhance the impact of their message. Engage the audience effectively and manage their attention throughout the presentation.

Target Audience Managers, team leaders and entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their financial literacy and better align their work with the organisation's strategic financial goals. Duration 2 Days Course Overview Business acumen is all about understanding the financial implications of the actions, market dynamics, and operational efficiencies that contribute to an organisation’s success. This course covers essential financial literacy and emphasises the importance of evaluating the relative financial value of projects, initiatives, and everyday work. Participants will learn how to align their efforts with the organisation's financial goals and better communicate the impact of their work. This course is designed by highly qualified learning design experts, assisted and guided by a Doctoral & Masters level leadership team. Working closely with subject matter leaders with extensive domain experience, this course is built on sound academic rigour and applied real world experience. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes Explain the fundamental principles of business finance, including CapEx and OpEx. Evaluate and articulate the relative financial value of projects and initiatives. Interpret financial statements and use financial metrics to inform decision-making. Align work activities with organisational financial goals to maximise impact. Communicate the financial value and strategic impact of work to stakeholders effectively.

Target Audience Business professionals who are either anticipating or immersed in change as participants or contributors. Duration 1 Day Course Overview The ability for an organisation to adapt to change is reliant on the willingness of individuals to embrace new ways of working and apply strategies to navigate ambiguous and uncertain contexts. When widespread and impactful change rolls out across an organization, the affected workforce require both mindset and skills uplift in order to embrace and become positive contributors to the change. Designed by Learning Designers and change experts who have been practicing and teaching change management for almost 30 years together with Doctoral level learning qualifications. Run in a cohort-based, activity-led format, it goes beyond theory to provide practical methods and frameworks that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Key Outcomes Exploring effective pathways to navigate change Identifying the purpose and benefit of the change Assessing and managing the impact of the change Proactively Engaging in the Change Process in a constructive way Planning activities and actions to embrace and support the change.