Communicating and Influencing - For Managers and Team Leaders 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 tailored for beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals aspiring to find, attract, and engage with premier international talent. 

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

• Differentiate between Proactive Sourcing and Reactive Recruitment.
• Understand the usage of LinkedIn Standard versus LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Master Boolean Search Techniques.
• Effectively sell the opportunity to candidates and collaborate with Hiring Managers.

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

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at senior leaders and executives who wish to harness Claude as a strategic business assistant to enhance decision-making, accelerate planning and build competitive advantage through AI-augmented leadership.

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.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or on-site) is designed for managers and executives aiming to implement the right tools, skills, and methodologies to manage remote teams effectively.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Examine remote leadership principles, structures, and key components to effectively adapt to remote working environments.
• Foster trust, set clear objectives, cultivate culture, and promote teamwork to build a productive and efficient remote team.
• Leverage existing tools and technologies to enhance virtual communication and collaboration.
• Apply goal-setting and project management techniques to evaluate the performance of remote teams.