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Next-Level Leadership
Navigate the critical transition from operational manager to strategic leader.
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The transition to strategic leadership requires a new set of skills. You will learn these key competencies and how to apply them when you return to work.
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Typical attendees have on average 10 years of work experience, including at least five years in a management role. Participants are directors or head of departments/functions who are responsible for:
Managing cross-functional and/or international teams
The direction of their business and leading their business unit
Multiple reporting lines
Direct influence and accountability for P&L.
The data above displays the top nationalities and top 10 industries across a three year average of participants on this programme.
Why should anyone be led by you? Learn how to use vision, purpose and energy to inspire your people.
Find out what strategic leadership means and how it differs from operational management. Clarify your own strengths and weaknesses and understand how they can impede or improve your ability to be a successful, strategic leader. Discover the most common pitfalls for managers when faced with a strategic leadership role.
Learn how to forge effective connections with others. High-quality relationships are fundamental to succeeding as a leader, particularly at a time of great physical and digital disruption. Learn how to form strong relationships with team members, clients and external stakeholders, to help you gain influence at work.
Understand how to lead change. Deep dive into into the fundamentals of behavioural change, find out why it’s hard, and how to make it work for you.
Explore your unique path to becoming a great leader by leveraging your authentic self. Through integrated feedback provided by colleagues, friends, family and yourself, you’ll gain invaluable insight into the leadership style that is most effective for you.
This programme can also be taken as part of the Certificate in Management. Enhance your leadership approach, hone your business skills and curate your own curriculum with a blend of online and in-person learning.
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The fee for the programme is £9,900.*
The programme fee covers all required study materials, programme activities, as well as refreshments and most meals. It also includes access to a well-appointed gym with a swimming pool. It does not include accommodation.
We offer a 25% discount for London Business School Alumni and for those who complete four eligible Certificate in Management or Finance programmes.
For more information on what the programme fee covers please speak to our Client Relationship Manager.
*Fees are subject to change.
Whether you are an individual or an organisation/group looking for a programme, get in touch and we can help you find the best solution for you.