Leadership Essentials Program

Leadership Essentials Program

Dates

1 Week (1): February 17 - 21, 2025              March 10 - 14, 2025

1 Week (2): April 7 - 11, 2025                        July 7 - 11, 2025

1 Week (3): June 9 - 13, 2025                        October 13 - 17, 2025

2 Weeks (1) : February 17 - 28, 2025           March 10 - 21, 2025

2 Weeks (2): April 7 - 18, 2025                      July 7 - 18, 2025

2 Weeks (3): June 9 - 20, 2025                      October 13- 24, 2025

Location

• Cape Town                             
• Johannesburg

Format

 In-Person/Online

Tuition (In Person)

1 Week

$999 pp individual                      

$800 pp for groups of 5+

2 Weeks

$1,500 pp individual                    

$1,150 pp for groups of 5+

Tuition (Online)

1 Week

$600 pp individual                      

$400 pp for groups of 5+

2 Weeks

$800 pp individual                        

$500 pp for groups of 5+

Course Overview

The Leadership Essentials course is designed to equip emerging and established leaders with the core skills and strategies needed to inspire, influence, and drive results in today’s dynamic organizational environments. Whether leading a small team or managing large-scale initiatives, this course provides the foundation for effective leadership.

Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises, participants will explore key leadership principles, including:

• Self-awareness and Emotional Intelligence: Understanding personal leadership styles and fostering meaningful connections.
• Vision and Strategy: Setting clear goals, aligning teams, and driving organizational success.
• Effective Communication: Building trust, delivering impactful messages, and navigating difficult conversations.
• Decision-Making: Applying critical thinking to solve problems and make sound, timely decisions.
• Team Development: Motivating and empowering individuals to achieve their potential.
• Adaptive Leadership: Leading through change and uncertainty with resilience and innovation.

By the end of this course, participants will have a toolkit of essential leadership practices and actionable strategies to build high-performing teams, cultivate a positive work culture, and achieve organizational goals. This course is ideal for new managers, team leaders, and professionals seeking to refine their leadership capabilities.

1 Week Course Outline: Leadership Essentials in the 21st Century

Day 1: Foundations of Leadership

• What is leadership? Evolving paradigms in the 21st century.
• Distinguishing leadership from management.
• Key attributes of successful leaders.
• The impact of technology, globalization, and cultural shifts on leadership.

Day 2: Emotional Intelligence and Communication

• Understanding emotional intelligence (EQ) and its components.
• Role of EQ in effective decision-making and leadership.
• Communication as a leadership tool: Active listening, feedback, and influence.
• Managing difficult conversations.

Day 3: Leading Through Change

• The VUCA world: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity.
• Strategies for adaptive leadership.
• Crisis management and decision-making under pressure.
• Case studies on leading change.

Day 4: Building and Leading Teams

• Characteristics of high-performing teams.
• Creating trust and fostering collaboration.
• Inclusive leadership: Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Overcoming unconscious biases.

Day 5: Strategic Thinking and Future Trends

• Strategic decision-making and problem-solving frameworks.
• Driving innovation and fostering creativity.
• Leadership in the future: AI, digital transformation, and sustainability.
• Developing a personal leadership action plan and closing remarks.

2 Week Course Outline

Week 1: Core Leadership Skills

Day 1: Foundations of Leadership

• Leadership theories and evolution in the 21st century.
• Key attributes and skills for modern leaders

Day 2: Emotional Intelligence

• Deep dive into EQ: Self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management.
• Case studies demonstrating EQ in action.

Day 3: Communication and Influence

• Communication techniques for leaders.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.

Day 4: Building High-Performing Teams

• Team dynamics and trust-building.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies for leaders.

Day 5: Ethical Leadership

• Importance of ethics and values in leadership.
• Case studies on ethical dilemmas and CSR

Week 2:

Advanced Leadership and Practical Applications

Day 6: Adaptive and Transformational Leadership

• Leading through change in a VUCA environment.
• Motivating and inspiring teams to embrace

Day 7: Strategic Leadership

• Developing strategic thinking and long-term vision.
• Tools and frameworks for decision-making.

Day 8: Crisis Leadership

• Managing crises and navigating uncertainty.
• Case studies on leadership during crises.

Day 9: Future of Leadership

• Preparing for AI, digital transformation, and sustainability challenges.
• Leadership in a hybrid and remote work environment.

Day 10: Leadership Legacy and Final Assessment

• Crafting a leadership development plan.
• Group presentations, feedback, and certification ceremony.

Both outlines are designed to develop essential and advanced leadership skills with practical insights, case studies, and interactive workshops. The 2 week course offers deeper exploration and hands-on application