From Manager to Leader
Given the rapid technological advancements, globalisation, and changing workforce demographics, organisations now face unprecedented challenges and complexities. In such a dynamic environment, the traditional top-down leadership approach is inadequate. Flexibility and the ability to quickly respond to changes are becoming key factors for success.
This course equips participants with vital skills for managing in uncertain times. In the training, you will learn about the role of leadership, how to lead by example, and effectively guide teams through transitions.
Cultivating leaders at every level within an organisation is crucial for several key reasons:
- Empowering distributed decision-making is vital for maintaining agility and responsiveness.
Today's complex business environment demands leaders who can manage ambiguity, promote collaboration across teams and departments, and inspire a unified vision and purpose.
Attracting, retaining, and developing talent is essential for organisational success, and effective leadership fosters a culture that prioritises learning, growth, and innovation.
Programme modules
- Module 1: Why leadership?
- Module 2: The role of followers
- Module 3: Change
Module 1: Why leadership?
This module focuses on the importance of leadership and the role of a leader in today's dynamic world. You will learn how to use emotional intelligence to better understand and manage your teams. This session willl help you to discover how to become a manager who not only oversees but also empowers others to grow and achieve their goals.
Topics:
Emotional intelligence,
The manager as an ‘Enabler’.
Module 2: The role of followers
The second module addresses psychological safety and trust, which are crucial for open communication and collaboration. You will also learn about different leadership thinking styles and how to effectively apply them in practice.
Topics:
Psychological safety and trust,
Leaders and thinking styles.
Module 3: Change
The third module focuses on leading people through periods of change. You will learn how to effectively manage and support your teams during transformational processes. We will also explore the role of a leader as an influencer who can inspire and motivate others to embrace and adapt to new challenges and opportunities.
Topics:
Leading people through change,
- The leader as an influencer.
Course details
This course comprises three modules, each focusing on a crucial aspect for the successful development and thriving of managers in their roles:
Module 1: Why Leadership?
Module 2: The Role of Followers
Module 3: Change
Modules will provide you with comprehensive and practically oriented knowledge. Each module is carefully designed to offer you a deep understanding of key aspects of leadership while equipping you with skills that you can immediately apply in your everyday managerial practice.
This programme is ideal for newly promoted managers, those early in their managerial careers, and individuals with growth potential who need to develop and enhance their leadership skills.
After successfully completing the course, you will receive a PwC certificate.
Tim Kemp, MA, MBA, Chartered Fellow CIPD
With over 30 years of experience, Tim Kemp is a seasoned leadership and management coach, author, program designer, and facilitator. He has a proven history of creating relevant and original content for a diverse array of clients across different regions and industries.
Tim’s expertise and interests focus on leadership, utilising action learning to drive change, building cross-cultural and innovative teams, and transforming managers into enablers.
He is also a faculty member for PwC's award-winning Mini MBA programme, for Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Montenegro, and he tutors Mini MBA modules on Leadership and People Management. Additionally, Tim designs and facilitates Masterclasses on evaluating HR and L&D effectiveness and talent retention, as part of PwC's collaboration with the UK Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. He also develops new courses and workshops tailored to various PwC clients.
Dates and details
| Date | Course | CPD points | Language | Place |
Price (excl. VAT)* | Registration |
| 4 November – 6 December 2024 |
From Manager to Leader | 21 | ENG | Online | 15,500 CZK |
Register |
| Struktura of the programme | Date | Timing of sessions |
| Module 1: Why leadership? | 4 & 5 November 2024 |
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Module 2: The role of followers |
21 & 22 November 2024 | 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Module 3: Change |
5 & 6 December 2024 | 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
