21st Century Leadership

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In today’s fast-changing business environment, leadership requires more than authority. It demands agility, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking.

Approved by The Institute of Leadership and Management, this transformative 5-day course equips emerging and experienced leaders with the mindset and tools to lead with confidence, purpose, and impact.

Course Objectives

• Understand the evolving role of leadership in modern organisations
• Develop emotional intelligence and resilience
• Explore adaptive leadership models and change strategies
• Enhance communication, collaboration, and decision-making
• Build inclusive, ethical, purpose-driven leadership practices

Who Should Attend?

• Mid-level & senior managers future-proofing their leadership approach
• Team leaders, project managers & department heads navigating change
• High-potential professionals preparing for leadership roles
• Entrepreneurs and business owners developing stronger leadership capability

Key Benefits

• Gain internationally recognised credibility through ILM-approved training
• Lead diverse teams with clarity, empathy, and confidence
• Respond to challenges with agility and foresight
• Build a personalised leadership development plan
• Connect with a peer network of forward-thinking leaders

5-Day Course Outline

Day 1: Principles of Effective Leadership

• Leadership methodology and key principles
• Leadership development techniques
• Selecting effective leadership styles
• Emotional intelligence

Day 2: Developing Leadership & Influence Skills

• The 5 Dimensions of Leadership
• Understanding your leadership style
• Aligning personal and organisational objectives
• Creating a personal vision statement

Day 3: Communicating Change Successfully

• Implementing change with confidence
• Leading change with minimal resistance
• Gaining buy-in from teams and stakeholders
• Recognising barriers

Day 4: Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Analysing causes and implications
• Generating creative solutions
• Prioritising options objectively
• Implementing decisions and evaluating outcomes

Day 5: Effective Presentation Skills

• Speak For Yourself – programme designed by the BBC
• Take Control of Yourself
• Take Control of Your Material
• Take Control of Your Audience

Course Timings:

09:00 - 10:45 Session 1

10:45 - 11:00  Break

11:00 - 12:45 Session 2

12:45 - 13:00  Break

13:00 - 14:00 Session 3 

For delivery dates please view 2026 Course Schedule.

To book on this course or to enquire, please complete the Booking Request Form below.