An Intensive 5-day Training Course

The Middle Manager
Development Programme

Creating Future Leaders

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Middle managers often possess strong operational expertise and a solid track record of handling day-to-day management tasks. However, the next stage of professional growth demands more than functional excellence—it calls for the transformation into a strategic leader.

The training course on Middle Manager Development Programme is designed to support this critical transition. This highly interactive training course equips participants with the skills and mindset to evolve from effective managers into inspirational leaders. Through self-assessment, behavioural insight, and leadership models, delegates will gain the competencies necessary to lead teams, manage change, drive performance, and shape organisational culture.

Participants will explore transformational leadership behaviours, understand individual and team dynamics, appreciate the cultural landscape of their organisation, and develop the agility to lead teams through change with confidence and clarity.

This training course on Middle Manager Development Programme will empower you to:

  • Cultivate leadership presence and strategic thinking
  • Understand what drives individual behaviour and team effectiveness
  • Leverage emotional intelligence to motivate and engage staff
  • Lead with influence in complex, changing environments
  • Align personal development with organisational goals

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this training course on Middle Manager Development Programme, you will be able to:

  • Master the core competencies of both leadership and management
  • Understand personal, team, and organisational behaviour dynamics
  • Apply situational leadership to guide and grow high-performing teams
  • Design strategic plans and implement effective performance systems
  • Lead change initiatives and plan your leadership development journey
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This Middle Manager Development Programme training course will use a range of approaches to learning, including experiential group activities, individual exercises, mini-case studies, role plays and syndicate discussions. Graphical materials and stimulating explanations will be used to introduce underlying models. A key part of the learning process is sharing the different experiences you and your fellow participants bring, as well as experimenting with novel – and sometimes challenging – techniques. A number of questionnaires that measure your leadership, personality and team preferences will be used to increase your awareness and the unique contribution you make to the organisation.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Organizations that invest in this training course can expect:

  • Middle managers ready to transition into strategic leadership roles
  • Improved leadership pipelines aligned with succession planning needs
  • Enhanced team motivation and engagement through values-driven leadership
  • Increased ability to navigate complexity, change, and corporate dynamics
  • Reduced leadership risk by addressing blind spots and behavioural gaps
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Participants will gain:

  • Deeper self-awareness of leadership style, personality, and team role preferences
  • Practical strategies to manage people, performance, and politics in the workplace
  • Greater flexibility in thinking and behaviour for influencing others
  • Increased confidence in handling difficult conversations and decision-making
  • A personal development plan to support ongoing leadership growth
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This KC Academy training course on Middle Manager Development Programme is designed for:

  • Those who have some experience at supervisor / professional level and are ready to take on a wider role
  • Those who want to make the transition from competent professional to inspirational leader
  • Those who need a deeper understanding of what drives individual behaviour and group dynamics
  • Those who need to hone their influencing skills to get results that matter
  • Those about to embark on leading a change training course within their organisation

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: Moving from Management to Leadership
  • The Difference between Management and Leadership
  • Appreciating the Five Essential Leadership Approaches
  • Displaying Transformational Leadership Behaviours
  • 21st Century Leadership Requirements
  • Leadership and Emotional Intelligence (EI)
  • Leadership and Organisational Political Skills
Day 2: Understanding Yourself, Others & Organisational Cultures
  • Determining Your Own and Other’s Personality Preferences
  • Using Personality Insights to Powerfully Influence Others
  • The Origin of Our Personal Attitudes and Resulting Behaviour
  • Understanding the Nature and Types of Organisational Culture
  • Signs of a Healthy Organisational Culture
  • Maintaining a Supportive Organisational Culture
Day 3: Developing and Leading Your Team
  • Understanding Team Roles and Playing to Your Staffs’ Strengths
  • Team Formation Stages and Team Dynamics
  • Displaying the Relevant Team Leadership Style For Your Staff
  • Motivation Techniques for Greater Commitment and Performance
  • Knowledge Workers and the Psychological Contract
  • Providing Effective Feedback and Criticism
Day 4: Managing and Motivating Your Staff
  • Delegating Effectively
  • Setting Goals, SMART Objectives and Personal Outcomes
  • Running Performance Appraisals that Really Work
  • Coaching, Mentoring and On-the-Job Training
  • Praising Effectively by Acknowledging and Celebrating Achievements
  • Managing Upwards and Saying ‘No’ Skillfully
Day 5: Managing Change and Yourself Successfully
  • Understanding the Impact of Change On Your Staff
  • The Traditional Management of Change in Organisations
  • Managing Change More Effectively Using Insights From Neuro-science
  • Proactively Managing Your Career
  • Displaying Executive Presence, Gravitas and Confidence
  • Developing and Implementing a Personal Action Plan
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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