Being a good manager and being a real leader are two different things — and the gap between them is exactly what this course is built to close. It is aimed at managers who are already handling day-to-day operations well but are ready to step up to a bigger leadership role, with more influence and a wider circle of trust around them.

Across the programme, delegates work through the Aspire 5 Powers model of effective leadership, explore their own leadership style through situational leadership tools, and pick up practical coaching and communication techniques they can use with their teams straight away. The course is delivered by a team of internationally experienced managers, and follow-up coaching can be arranged for delegates who want extra support after the programme ends.

What You Will Gain

• A clear, personal answer to what leadership actually means to you and to the people you lead.
• Practical use of the Aspire 5 Powers model to understand your leadership style, qualities and strengths.
• The flexibility to shift your approach depending on the situation, backed by situational leadership tools.
• A vision you can define clearly and communicate in a way that actually inspires people.
• Sharper influencing and motivation skills to challenge and engage others.
• A stronger professional network that extends your impact beyond your immediate team.

Who Should Attend

• New team leaders, or those about to step into that role.
• Managers who are ready to grow into a leadership role.
• Executives looking to sharpen their leadership skills.
• Experienced managers who want to bring modern leadership concepts into how they work.

Module 1: Leading Yourself First

• Understanding your internal operating system as a leader.
• Action-centred leadership.
• You as a leader — your role and vision.

Module 2: From Manager to Leader

• Management vs. leadership — knowing the difference.
• Different leadership styles, and transformational vs. transactional leadership.
• Contextual leadership and typical leadership behaviours.

Module 3: The Aspire 5 Powers Framework

• Introducing the Aspire 5 Powers model of effective leadership.
• Applying situational leadership to adapt your style to the moment.

Module 4: Coaching and Powerful Communication

• Coaching with the GROW model.
• Powerful communication, bold dialogue and compassion.
• Designing the relationship, and giving and receiving feedback.

Module 5: Leading and Developing Your Team

• Leading by example and setting clear expectations.
• Managing performance and developing your team.
• Understanding people and handling conflict.
• Empowerment and letting go of control.

Module 6: Vision, Planning and Influence

• How to set goals, and planning and prioritising your time.
• Influencing and motivating others.
• Networking theory to extend your impact.
• Defining your own personal leadership challenge going forward.