Communicating and Influencing - For Managers and Team Leaders Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at entry-level professionals or aspiring leaders who wish to understand the core concepts and practices of effective leadership.

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

• Understand what leadership is 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 the UAE (offered online or onsite) is designed for professionals at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels who seek 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
• Gain Access to Global Talent & Recruitment Channels

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals who wish to find, attract, and engage with top international talents. 

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

• Differentiate between Proactive Sourcing and Reactive Recruitment
• Compare the use of LinkedIn Standard vs LinkedIn Recruiter
• Master Boolean Search Techniques
• Sell the opportunity to candidates and partner effectively with Hiring Managers

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (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 the UAE (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced professionals who aim to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.

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

• Transition from a Briefing Call to a SAM
• Design Modern and Catchy Job Descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding & EVP Strategies
• Publish Single or Multiple Job Ads
• Receive a Tailored Long-List

This instructor-led live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed for 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:

• Analyze their organizational context and its influence on leadership effectiveness.
• Assess the range of leadership styles being utilized 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.
• Utilize a causal model to explore leadership behaviors and their direct impact on workplace climate.
• Develop actionable strategies to enhance leadership adaptability and team performance.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is part of the Data Scientist skill set (Domain: Advisory & Leadership). It targets professionals seeking to build strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills to succeed in data science or analytics teams.

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

• Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Communicate insights effectively through impactful storytelling and visualization.
• Lead change initiatives and influence stakeholders with confidence.
• Manage data-related projects using a clear and practical framework.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this program, participants will be equipped to:

• Identify and comprehend the business drivers necessitating change
• Determine the optimal timing for implementing changes
• Effectively prepare the organization for transition
• Gain insight into the psychology of change, including motivational factors, anticipated reactions, and strategies for managing those responses
• Navigate both corporate and national cultural dynamics during transformation
• Generate value for stakeholders through successful change initiatives
• Utilize a variety of analytical tools to support each phase of the change process
• Execute effective communication strategies regarding change

This instructor-led, live training, typically held in Ottawa but also available for delivery elsewhere, targets 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 the UAE (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. This involves understanding employee competencies, clearly defining expectations, and simultaneously demonstrating trust by delegating responsibility. Regularly monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to motivate employees: Appreciate Achievements: Publicly and privately acknowledging employee successes enhances their motivation to continue working. Engage Employees in Decision-Making Processes: This gives them a sense of importance within the company. An organizational culture that promotes respect, support, and work-life balance motivates employees to achieve higher performance. Lead by Example: 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 the team’s needs. Supporting employees, understanding their motivations, and developing skills are key elements of success in this area.

This instructor-led live training, accessible online or onsite, is designed for intermediate-level managers aiming to apply Enneagram insights to sharpen leadership skills, improve team dynamics, and drive organizational 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 centers 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 organizational goals, manage change effectively, and cultivate an innovative and adaptive organizational culture.

This workshop is a hands-on program designed to apply the principles of coordinating business meetings. The course utilizes adult learning methodologies, delivered through interactive exercises and impactful presentations.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed for managers and executives who wish to implement the right tools, skills, and methodologies to manage remote teams.

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

• Examine the principles, structures, and key elements of remote leadership to successfully establish a remote work environment.
• Foster trust, clear objectives, a strong culture, and teamwork to build an effective and productive distributed team.
• Leverage existing tools and technologies to enhance virtual communication and collaboration.
• Apply goal-setting and project management strategies to evaluate the performance of remote teams.

Audience

Designed for Managers, Team Leaders, and staff members who feel that:

• They are attending too many meetings
• Their time is being "stolen" by other people
• They cannot get to the bottom of their day's work because of a lack of planning, foresight or prioritisation

Format of the course

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and Case Studies

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Appreciate the need to manage meetings effectively – respecting the time pressures of those whom they invite to meetings
• Follow the standard processes for calling, managing and preparing the output of meetings
• Appreciate more widely some of the ways of managing themselves and their time more efficiently: to work smarter not harder…