Talent Sourcing Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for entry-level professionals or aspiring leaders who wish to grasp the fundamental concepts and practices of effective leadership.

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

• Understand what leadership entails and how it differs from management.
• Identify and develop key leadership competencies and styles.
• Set meaningful goals and communicate them effectively.
• Build trust and influence others through effective communication.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals who wish to find, attract and engage with international candidates.

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

• Understand Cultural Differences
• Understand Legal & Regulatory Aspects
• Apply Global Employer Branding
• Have Access to Global Talent & Recruitment Channels

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to discover, learn and transform into a today's top leaders; or companies who wish to train their managers to become today's top leaders.

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

• Evaluate their Leadership Style
• Explore the Modern Leadership Prototype
• Examine the Responsibilities of a Leader
• Enhance their Leadership Skills
• Serve as a Role Model

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.

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

• Go From a Briefing Call to a SAM
• Design Modern and Catchy Job Descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding & EVP Strategies
• Post Single or Multiple Job ADs
• Receive a Tailored Long-List

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at executive-level and senior professionals who wish to gain deeper insights into their leadership styles, leverage Korn Ferry Leadership Assessments, and develop actionable strategies for leadership adaptability and team performance.

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

• Analyse their organisation context and its influence on leadership effectiveness.
• Assess the range of leadership styles being utilised and their impact.
• Evaluate how leadership approaches affect team engagement, dynamics, and performance.
• Apply feedback from leadership assessments to identify strengths and areas for growth.
• Utilise a causal model to explore leadership behaviours and their direct impact on workplace climate.
• Develop actionable strategies to enhance leadership adaptability and team performance.

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of this programme, participants will be equipped to:

• Grasp the business drivers underlying organisational change
• Identify the optimal timing for implementing changes
• Learn how to prepare an organisation for transformation
• Understand the psychology of change, including what motivates individuals, their potential reactions, and strategies for managing those responses
• Effectively navigate both corporate and national cultural dimensions of change
• Generate value for stakeholders through the change process
• Utilise a variety of analytical tools to support each stage of the change lifecycle
• Communicate change initiatives with clarity and impact

Audience

Staff who need to be fully aware of the issues surrounding Communicating and Influencing:

• Their colleagues
• Their bosses
• Their internal and external customers and stakeholders

Format of the course

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and Case Studies

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Appreciate the need to manage their own behaviour before they can influence others’ behaviour
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various communications media available
• Manage their internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Explain how to deal with the difficult situations they may encounter in the office

This instructor-led, live training, available in Ottawa or delivered remotely, is aimed at managers and leaders who wish to strengthen their ability to lead difficult conversations with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

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

• Structure high-impact conversations
• Address tension and misalignment constructively
• Improve team trust and accountability
• Lead with clarity under pressure

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level leaders and HR professionals who wish to learn and apply Design Thinking methodologies to foster innovation, enhance problem-solving capabilities, and engage teams effectively.

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

• Equip participants with tools and methodologies to foster innovation and team engagement.
• Develop skills in empathy mapping, ideation, and prototyping for solving complex challenges.
• Apply Design Thinking principles to leadership and HR scenarios.
• Promote a culture of innovation within tech teams.

Delegation of tasks and employee motivation are key skills for effective team management. It involves understanding employee competencies, clearly defining expectations while trusting them and delegating responsibility. Regularly check progress and offer constructive feedback to motivate employees: Appreciate achievements: Public and private recognition of employees’ successes strengthens motivation to continue working. Engaging employees in decision-making processes gives them a sense of importance within the company. An organisational culture that promotes respect, support and work-life balance motivates employees to perform better. Act in accordance with the values and expectations you set for your employees to inspire them to take action. Effective task delegation and employee motivation require flexibility, empathy and continuous adaptation to team needs. Supporting employees, understanding their motivation and developing skills are key elements of success in this area.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level managers who wish to apply Enneagram insights to enhance leadership skills, improve team dynamics, and drive organisational success.

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

• Gain a solid foundation in the Enneagram system, including the nine personality types, wings, levels of development, and centres of intelligence.
• Use the Enneagram to explore and identify personality type, including strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for growth.
• Better understand team members, improve communication, resolve conflicts, and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Align team and organisational goals, manage change effectively, and cultivate an innovative and adaptive organisational culture.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level leaders and managers who wish to adopt feedforward techniques to improve team engagement, coaching, and performance conversations.

Overview

This five-day programme is designed to empower participants with advanced strategic thinking, planning, and management capabilities, encompassing the tactical and operational essentials required for successful implementation within high-pressure environments. The curriculum addresses critical challenges such as conflict management, driving change, defining effective leadership qualities, and team motivation. Through interactive case studies and industry-specific examples, attendees are encouraged to exchange experiences and hurdles, fostering the creation of practical, work-centric solutions that can be immediately applied in their respective roles.

The primary aim of this course is to equip executives with the competencies needed to scan the business landscape for profitable opportunities and to formulate strategies that secure a competitive edge in an increasingly contested marketplace. Furthermore, the programme offers insights into leadership best practices and behaviours, strengthening the capacity of executives to navigate the complexities and uncertainties associated with managing high-performance organisations.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify the primary challenges faced by an organisation;
• Explain various approaches to organisational development planning;
• Analyse the current business environment and its influencing factors;
• Assess resources both within and external to the organisation;
• Explain various approaches to managing strategy and its integration into the business plan;
• Evaluate alternative development strategies to recommend those most suited to the firm's needs;
• Apply a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Objectively discuss the risks, benefits, and costs associated with implementing new strategies, including managing team conflict;
• Define approaches to managing identified risks;
• Analyse the potential positive and negative impacts on the firm resulting from implementing a new strategy;
• Design policies, systems, and processes to successfully implement emerging strategic plans;
• Cover the key steps in change management;

Who Should Attend

• Product\/Service Managers
• Newly appointed and established Managers and Team Leaders
• Heads of Operations
• Senior Bank Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers

Methodology
The course comprises facilitated workshops supplemented by case studies derived from published real-life examples and\/or practical experience. Attendees will have opportunities to work in small groups to synthesise ideas and strategies and apply the material within the context of their own organisations or departments. Open forum discussions will also be a fundamental component of the learning process.

This training course has been designed for investors, business owners, directors, managers, executives, and analysts who wish to develop robust strategic planning skills. It is not intended for academic study but is aimed at helping you realise your professional aspirations today.

The course places a strong emphasis on strategic planning for businesses that prioritise flexibility and continuous learning. The core focus is on corporate and investment strategy, utilised through relevant, real-world examples. Participants will have the opportunity to draft a strategic plan and learn how to implement it effectively in a practical setting.