Advanced Leadership Programme

Our Leadership Programme has been created by our Learning and Development team to deliver a course that truly develops delegates in all aspects of being an exemplary leader and manager in their organisation.  It is designed to build on people management skills and organisational culture, to develop high performing teams led by inspiring leaders.

It is an all-round engaging programme filled with the latest research, trends and examples of excellence. The programme will inspire delegates, enabling them to be the best in their current roles and where desired, aspire towards more senior roles within their organisation.

The course is accredited by the world-recognised and respected Chartered Management Institute (CMI), with delegates having the opportunity to achieve a Level 5 qualification in Management and Leadership (details below)

Each learner will also benefit from an individual coach throughout the programme, with 3 coaching sessions during the course.  The coaching will ensure the transfer of learning back to the workplace, assist in any difficulties and where relevant, make sure progress on assignments is going well and offer any guidance needed.

This programme is aimed at practicing or aspiring managers and leaders who are typically accountable to a senior manager or business owner, and whose primary role is to lead and manage individuals and teams to deliver aims and objectives in line with organisational strategy.

Programme Elements

The programme focuses around three key areas, and the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform in these three areas.  For delegates doing the CMI qualification, they will complete an assignment based on each of the three areas.  Throughout the programme delegates will be working on a work-based project, ensuring value added for their organisation.  The project will be approved by the organisation before work commences, and part of this approval will be that it will be of value to the organisation.

Principles of Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success (CMI Level 5 Unit 502)

The ability to lead individuals and teams to success is arguably the most important skill a manager can possess. This unit focuses on the essential management and leadership skills required to fulfil this challenging but rewarding role. The unit opens by focusing on the theoretical and practical approaches to developing, leading, and managing teams (remote or multi-disciplinary). Delegates will look at techniques to assess current and future team capabilities, including the role of recruitment, selection and staff development which supports this. On successful completion of the unit, delegates will not only know the principles of managing individuals and teams, but they will understand approaches for supporting, motivating and inspiring teams and individuals to exceed expectations.

Principles of delivering coaching and mentoring (CMI Level 5 Unit 507)

Coaching and mentoring are proven techniques used to enhance the skills, knowledge, talents and potential of individuals as part of an organisational learning and development strategy. This unit explores the principles and practices of delivering coaching and mentoring, and the impact these techniques can have in the development of a high-performance culture.

Conducting a Management Project (CMI Level 5 Unit 524)

The aim of the unit is for the delegate to conduct management research which will have an impact on organisational practice. Delegates will plan and manage a genuine project in the workplace relevant to an identified business need or challenge. This will include developing a project proposal for sign off from their organisation, agreeing scope, aims and objectives, research methodologies, stakeholder management, analysis and interpretation of findings. Culminating in evaluating  options, and drawing conclusions and making recommendations.

Delegates will present their project at the final workshop (10) where their manager and other relevant parties will be invited to hear their presentations.

WORKSHOP 1 – 28 September 2022

COURSE LAUNCH AND MANAGEMENT PROJECTS

The purpose of this session is to engage and excite the delegates, get to know each other and the course team.   We will also show access to all the online resources to ensure delegates get the most from them for the programme. Within this delegates will be learning about communication styles and effective teams.

In this workshop delegates will look at how to identify a potential management project that will add value to their organisation.  Problem solving, building a business case and project skills will be covered.

WORKSHOP 2 – 26 October 2022

MANAGING A PROJECT

This session looks at research skills and managing stakeholders, with an emphasis on the power of influence.  The key skill of time management will also be covered in detail.

WORKSHOP 3 – 23 November 2022

BUILDING YOUR TEAM

This session looks at the following key areas:

• Team planning and design
• Skills analysis
• Recruitment and selection

WORKSHOP 4 – 25 January 2023

MANAGING AND LEADING YOUR TEAM

This session looks at the following key areas:

• Managing performance
• Feedback and challenging conversations
• Managing conflict and challenges

WORKSHOP 5 – 26 February 2023

DEVELOPING AND INSPIRING YOUR TEAM

This session looks at the following key areas:

• Developing high performing individuals and teams
• Alignment to culture, vision and values
• Developing a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Employee engagement

WORKSHOP 6 – 22 March 2023

APPROACHES TO COACHING AND MENTORING

This session looks at the following key areas:

• Approaches and models of coaching and mentoring
• Measuring return on investment of both
• Overcoming challenges

WORKSHOP 7 – 26 April 2023

DEVELOPING COACHING & MENTORING PLANS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS

This session looks at the following key areas:

• Key skills and management of the relationship
• Developing plans and success measures for individuals
• Developing plans and success measures for teams

WORKSHOP 8 – 24 May 2023

DECISION MAKING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS

This session looks at the following key areas:

• Decision making techniques
• Presentation skills

WORKSHOP 9 – 28 June 2023

EFFECTIVE DELEGATION

In addition to practising their presentation skills with the group, this session will also cover the key skill of delegation.

WORKHOP 10 – 26 July 2023

PRESENTATIONS AND COURSE CELEBRATION

The morning will focus on review of the learning from the programme and planning for future development beyond the course.  We will then be joined by delegates managers for them to present their projects to the group.

There will be a celebration lunch and presentation of course completion certificates from Gateway HR (CMI official certificates will follow once all assignment completed and marked)

Payment options are available for this course.