Build your leadership toolkit to create and inspire a high-performing team.

A rich and inspiring blend of the latest research and actionable guidance from Cranfield’s experts. Delivered in a dynamic, and interactive way that’s both practical and engaging. Throughout the programme, you will tackle everyday leadership challenges, gaining essential knowledge, tools, and skills to lead yourself and others effectively within your organisation.

Explore your personal leadership style to better understand your team and discover the most effective way to lead them. Experience greater confidence to implement new approaches to revitalise team members and enhance employee engagement. Develop the resilience and ability to lead and succeed in an ever-changing world of work.

By the end of the programme, you will have a clear understanding of how to inspire, motivate, and elevate the performance of others. This programme will prepare you to apply these approaches immediately and continue using them throughout your career.

Programme information – Face-to-face

  • Dates
    • 04 - 06 Jun 2025
  • Duration3 days, residential - launch webinar and pre-work (including psychometrics)
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • Cost£4,250 + VAT, including accommodation Concessions available

Who should attend?

Managers who:

  • have team or line management responsibility,
  • are early into their leadership position,
  • are transitioning into a new people management role,

are looking to:

  • upskill and be more effective in their people management,
  • become more confident in their people management,
  • gain the latest tools and techniques to strengthen their leadership skills and behaviours.

What you'll learn

This programme will provide you with a practical toolkit to lead with confidence, motivate others, and navigate the complexities of team dynamics. You will develop essential leadership skills to inspire growth, manage challenges, and lead with authenticity.

  • Motivating and building a high performing team.
  • Understanding team dynamics and individual work styles.
  • Giving and receiving constructive feedback.
  • Managing conflict effectively.
  • Leading with authenticity.
  • Building confidence and courageous leadership.
  • Navigating and inspiring hybrid teams.

Programme structure

 

Day 1: My Real-World Leadership Role and Challenges

  • Explore your leadership style and current challenges
  • Identify key areas for personal growth

Day 2: Creating Psychological Safety and Motivation

  • Foster trust and open communication
  • Learn strategies to inspire and motivate your team

Day 3: Practically Leading and Role Modelling

  • Apply leadership principles in real-world scenarios
  • Develop skills to lead by example and inspire confidence

Programme Director

Dr Paul Hughes

Faculty

Natalie Shering

Concessions

20% discount (tuition fee only) for Cranfield School of Management Alumni who have attended one of our eligible leadership programmes.

Accommodation and Location



How to apply

Next steps

Our team of executive development experts will be happy to talk to you about your development needs, please email us or call +44 (0)1234 754500.

This course is provided by Cranfield Management Development Ltd a wholly owned subsidiary of SWAGºÏ¼¯