Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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12 sessions
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Online / Live
12 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Exceptional leadership is measured not only by personal achievements but by the leaders, culture, and organizational capabilities left behind. As executives progress in their careers, their focus must evolve from directing activities to developing people, empowering future leaders, and creating sustainable organizational success. This programme explores the mindset, behaviours, and leadership practices required to move beyond personal recognition and build a lasting legacy through succession, mentorship, trust, and organizational stewardship.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Develop a leadership mindset focused on long-term organizational success
- Build and implement effective succession and leadership development strategies
- Delegate authority while maintaining accountability and performance
- Mentor and empower future leaders with confidence
- Lead organizational transitions with integrity and emotional intelligence
- Create a sustainable leadership legacy that extends beyond individual achievement
- Develop a personal legacy and leadership transition plan
Who should attend
Target audience
- Executives and senior managers
- Directors and business unit leaders
- General managers
- Organization development professionals
- Leadership development specialists
- High-potential executives
- Leaders preparing for succession or retirement
- Target Competencies
Methodology
Learning approach
- The programme combines executive discussions, leadership self-assessments, practical workshops, case studies, reflective exercises, coaching sessions, role plays, peer learning, and action planning. Participants will apply proven leadership frameworks to develop strategies for succession, delegation, mentoring, and long-term organizational sustainability.
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
Building a Leadership Legacy
- Understanding the principles of legacy-focused leadership
- Exploring leadership beyond position, authority, and personal achievement
- Preparing for leadership transition and long-term organizational sustainability
- Managing generational leadership transitions effectively
- Coffee break
- Managing generational leadership transitions effectively (continued)
- Developing purpose and identity beyond executive roles
- Applying servant leadership principles to create lasting organizational impact
Day 2
Developing Future Leaders
- Identifying high-potential talent and future organizational leaders
- Building succession pipelines that strengthen organizational resilience
- Designing accelerated leadership development strategies
- Coffee break
- Designing accelerated leadership development strategies (continued)
- Managing internal politics and organizational dynamics constructively
- Addressing emotional barriers that hinder leadership development
- Creating fair and transparent leadership growth opportunities
Day 3
Empowering Others Through Delegation
- Developing effective delegation and leadership transition plans
- Empowering individuals with responsibility, ownership, and accountability
- Building trust through meaningful delegation and decision-making authority
- Coffee break
- Building trust through meaningful delegation and decision-making authority (continued)
- Understanding individual personalities to maximize leadership effectiveness
- Delivering honest, constructive feedback that supports growth
- Encouraging diverse perspectives and inclusive decision-making
Day 4
Transitioning from Leader to Mentor
- Understanding the challenges of stepping back from operational leadership
- Strengthening the credibility and confidence of future leaders
- Creating environments where emerging leaders learn through experience
- Developing advanced listening and coaching skills
- Coffee break
- Developing advanced listening and coaching skills (continued)
- Using storytelling and leadership experience to inspire future generations
- Transitioning from operational leader to trusted mentor and strategic advisor
Day 5
Designing Your Leadership Legacy
- Developing a structured leadership transition and succession strategy
- Preparing for career transitions with confidence and purpose
- Maintaining personal wellbeing and healthy relationships beyond executive responsibilities
- Coffee break
- Maintaining personal wellbeing and healthy relationships beyond executive responsibilities (continued)
- Defining long-term contributions through mentoring, governance, and advisory roles
- Creating a legacy built on fairness, integrity, and organizational excellence
- Capstone Exercise: Developing and presenting a Personal Leadership Legacy and Transition Plan, followed by peer discussion, course review, and action planning
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Leading Beyond Ego (LM-044) cover?
This course covers Leadership and Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 4 - 8 January 2027. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Executives and senior managers, Directors and business unit leaders, General managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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