Course Information

Introduction

This 25-day Leadership Skills Executive Diploma develops the knowledge, behaviours and practical skills required to lead people effectively, build high-performing teams and make confident decisions in complex organizational environments.

The program focuses on leadership essentials, emotional intelligence, team leadership and decision-making. Participants will learn how to strengthen their leadership approach, understand human behaviour, motivate teams and apply structured methods to solve challenges and make effective decisions.

Through practical frameworks, leadership models, case studies and applied exercises, participants will develop the ability to improve their leadership effectiveness and create positive impact within their organizations. The final five days are dedicated to a thesis project, where participants apply the leadership concepts and tools learned throughout the diploma to analyze a real organizational leadership challenge and develop an improvement plan.

Objectives

By the end of this Executive Diploma, participants will be able to:

1. Apply essential leadership principles to improve personal effectiveness and organizational performance.

2. Develop emotional intelligence skills to understand behaviours, manage relationships and improve leadership interactions.

3. Build and lead effective teams through improved collaboration, motivation and performance management.

4. Apply structured decision-making approaches to analyze challenges and make effective leadership decisions.

5. Complete a practical thesis project that applies leadership concepts, tools and frameworks to an organizational leadership challenge and presents an improvement plan.

Who Should Attend?

This Executive Diploma is designed for:

1. Managers and supervisors responsible for leading teams and managing employee performance.

2. Department heads and business leaders seeking to strengthen their leadership capabilities.

3. Emerging leaders preparing for increased management responsibilities.

4. HR professionals and organizational development specialists supporting leadership development initiatives.

5. Executives and professionals seeking to improve their leadership impact and decision-making effectiveness.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Part 2 / 5

Understanding Emotional Intelligence

- Exploring the role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership.
- Understanding self-awareness, self-management and social awareness.
- Recognizing how emotions influence behaviour and workplace relationships.


Managing Relationships and Communication

- Developing empathy and understanding different perspectives.
- Improving communication through emotional intelligence techniques.
- Building stronger professional relationships based on trust and respect.


Applying Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

- Managing emotions during challenging situations.
- Supporting employees through change and uncertainty.
- Using emotional intelligence to improve leadership effectiveness.

Part 3 / 5

Building High-Performing Teams

- Understanding the characteristics of effective teams.
- Identifying team roles, strengths and areas for improvement.
- Creating conditions that support collaboration and performance.


Motivating and Developing Team Members

- Understanding factors that influence employee motivation.
- Supporting individual growth through coaching and feedback.
- Creating an environment that encourages engagement and accountability.


Managing Team Challenges

- Addressing conflicts and performance issues within teams.
- Improving cooperation and communication between team members.
- Developing strategies to maintain team effectiveness.

Part 4 / 5

Understanding Leadership Decision-Making

- Exploring the principles of effective decision-making in leadership.
- Understanding the factors that influence judgement and choices.
- Recognizing common decision-making challenges and biases.


Analyzing Problems and Options

- Applying structured approaches to analyze complex situations.
- Evaluating alternatives based on available information and impact.
- Improving decision quality through critical thinking.


Making and Implementing Decisions

- Developing clear decision-making processes.
- Communicating decisions effectively to stakeholders.
- Monitoring outcomes and adjusting actions when required.

Part 5 / 5 Executive Diploma Thesis

Leadership Improvement Thesis

Day 21: Thesis Definition and Planning

- Identify an organizational leadership challenge related to the topics covered during the diploma.
- Define the thesis problem statement, objectives and expected outcomes.
- Establish the scope, methodology and approach for the thesis project.


Day 22: Research and Leadership Analysis

- Collect relevant information about the selected leadership challenge.
- Apply leadership, emotional intelligence, team management and decision-making frameworks learned during the diploma.
- Analyze current leadership practices, gaps and improvement opportunities.


Day 23: Developing Leadership Solutions

- Develop recommendations to improve leadership effectiveness.
- Create an implementation roadmap with actions and responsibilities.
- Define measures to evaluate leadership improvement outcomes.


Day 24: Thesis Writing and Final Review

- Structure the thesis document using a professional format.
- Review analysis, recommendations and leadership improvement approach.
- Prepare the executive summary and final presentation materials.


Day 25: Thesis Presentation and Evaluation

- Present the completed leadership improvement thesis project.
- Receive feedback and evaluation on the proposed solutions.
- Finalize practical actions for applying leadership improvements within the organization.