Advanced Management & Leadership Techniques

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ML039 July 20, 2026 - July 24, 2026 Amsterdam $ 6100

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ML039 September 13, 2026 - September 17, 2026 Dubai – UAE $ 5300

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Objectives

  • By the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Synthesize Strategic Vision: Convert abstract organizational goals into actionable strategic plans for their departments.
  • Optimize Leadership Style: Adapt their leadership approach based on the maturity of the team and the complexity of the task.
  • Command Executive Presence: Communicate with confidence and influence at all levels of the organization, including the Board of Directors.
  • Execute Complex Changes: Navigate the human and structural hurdles of organizational transformation with minimal disruption.
  • Utilize Financial Data: Make informed managerial decisions by analyzing financial reports and performance metrics.
  • Foster Innovation: Establish a systematic environment where creative ideas are tested and scaled effectively.
  • Master Advanced Negotiation: Reach “Win-Win” outcomes in high-stakes internal and external negotiations.

The Delegates

  • This Course is specifically designed for experienced professionals who already possess basic management skills and are looking to scale their impact:
  • Mid-to-Senior Level Managers: Those moving into roles with broader organizational responsibilities.
  • General Managers & Division Heads: Who need to integrate multiple functions (Finance, HR, …).
  • Business Unit Leaders: Responsible for P&L and strategic growth.
  • Functional Experts: (Engineers, Doctors, IT Specialists) transitioning into executive leadership.
  • Directors and Entrepreneurs: Looking to refine their leadership style and institutionalize their operations.

The Contents

  • Strategic Thinking and Visionary Leadership :
  • Transitioning from operational to strategic mindsets.
  • Environmental scanning: PESTEL and SWOT analysis in a global context.
  • Formulating and communicating a compelling organizational vision.
  • Aligning departmental goals with corporate long-term strategy.
  • Scenario planning and anticipating future industry disruptions.
  • Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for Executive Excellence :
  • The five components of EQ: Self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill.
  • Managing “Executive Presence” and personal branding.
  • Reading organizational “undercurrents” and non-verbal cues.
  • Developing social capital through authentic networking.
  • Using EQ to manage high-stakes negotiations and board-level politics.
  • Advanced Decision-Making and Cognitive Biases :
  • Data-driven decision making vs. intuitive leadership.
  • Identifying and mitigating cognitive biases (Anchoring, Confirmation, etc.).
  • Using the Vroom-Yetton Decision Model for situational choices.
  • Crisis decision-making: Speed vs. accuracy in high-pressure environments.
  • Ethical frameworks for complex managerial dilemmas.
  • Driving High-Performance Team Dynamics :
  • The Tuckman-Jensen model: Moving teams to “Performing” faster.
  • Designing “Psychological Safety” to foster innovation.
  • Managing remote, hybrid, and cross-functional global teams.
  • Advanced delegation techniques: Moving from tasks to outcomes.
  • Strategies for managing high-potential employees and “A-Players.”
  • Mastering Influence and Persuasion Tactics :
  • Cialdini’s Principles of Persuasion in a corporate setting.
  • The “Push vs. Pull” styles of leadership influence.
  • Overcoming resistance without relying on formal authority.
  • Stakeholder mapping and customized communication strategies.
  • Storytelling as a tool for leadership and cultural alignment.
  • Change Management and Organizational Agility :
  • Implementing Kotter’s 8-Step Process for Leading Change.
  • Overcoming “Change Fatigue” and building organizational resilience.
  • Creating an “Agile” mindset: Scrum and Kanban for managers.
  • Leading through structural transitions (Mergers, Acquisitions, Downsizing).
  • Measuring the ROI and impact of change initiatives.
  • Conflict Resolution and Difficult Conversations :
  • The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument .
  • Techniques for delivering high-impact, constructive feedback.
  • Mediating disputes between departments or senior stakeholders.
  • Managing “Brilliant Jerks” and toxic workplace behaviors.
  • De-escalation tactics for aggressive or highly emotional encounters.
  • Financial Intelligence for Non-Financial Leaders :
  • Interpreting Balance Sheets, P&L Statements, and Cash Flow.
  • Capital budgeting and investment appraisal (NPV, IRR).
  • Understanding Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for major projects.
  • Budgeting strategies: Zero-based vs. Incremental budgeting.
  • Linking operational KPIs to financial performance.
  • Innovation Management and Digital Transformation :
  • Fostering an “Intrapreneurial” culture within the team.
  • Design Thinking: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test.
  • Leading digital-first initiatives and AI integration.
  • Blue Ocean Strategy: Creating new market spaces.
  • Sustaining a “Learning Organization” and continuous improvement (Kaizen).

Course summary .

The Discount

Free Seats Are Offered

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