Communicating and Influencing - For Managers and Team Leaders Training Course

This live, instructor-led session in Kenya (available online or onsite) is targeted at entry-level professionals or aspiring leaders keen on mastering the core concepts and practices of effective leadership.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Comprehend the essence of leadership and how it contrasts with management.
• Identify and hone key leadership skills and styles.
• Formulate significant goals and articulate them effectively.
• Establish trust and influence others via strong communication.

This instructor-led live training in Kenya (online or on-site) is designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced professionals seeking to source, attract, and engage with international candidates.

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

• Navigate Cultural Differences
• Understand Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
• Apply Global Employer Branding Techniques
• Utilize Global Talent and Recruitment Channels

This instructor-led live training in Kenya (offered online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals seeking to identify, attract, and engage with top international talent.

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

• Differentiate between Proactive Sourcing and Reactive Recruitment.
• Utilize LinkedIn Standard versus LinkedIn Recruiter effectively.
• Master Boolean Search techniques.
• Sell the opportunity to candidates and collaborate with hiring managers.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (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 Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.

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

• Go From a Briefing Call to a SAM
• Design Modern and Catchy Job Descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding & EVP Strategies
• Post Single or Multiple Job ADs
• Receive a Tailored Long-List

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at 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 organization 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 Kenya (online or onsite) is part of the Data Scientist skill set (Domain: Advisory & Leadership). It is aimed at professionals who wish to build impactful communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills to thrive 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.

The ongoing global disruptions, business challenges, and pandemics have not only overturned traditional business standards but also fundamentally reshaped how boards govern their organizations. Discover what directors need to know today to perform effectively. Gain access to best-practice tips and tools for meetings, information management, agendas, committees, and structure that boards worldwide use to enhance performance, reduce effort, and free up more time for high-value board activities.

Course Objectives:

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

• Identify the key business drivers behind organizational change
• Determine the optimal timing for implementing changes
• Effectively prepare the organization for transition
• Grasp the psychology of change, including what motivates individuals, how they may react, and strategies for managing those responses
• Navigate both corporate and national cultural dimensions during change initiatives
• Generate value for stakeholders through effective change management
• Utilize a variety of analytical tools to support every stage of the change process
• Communicate change initiatives clearly and effectively

This instructor-led, live training is offered in Ottawa but can be delivered elsewhere. It is aimed at 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 Kenya (online or onsite) targets beginner-level leaders and HR professionals who want to learn and apply Design Thinking methodologies to encourage innovation, improve problem-solving abilities, and effectively engage teams.

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

• Gain 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.

Task delegation and employee motivation are key skills for effective team management. It involves understanding employee competencies, clearly defining expectations while trusting and delegating responsibility. Regularly check progress and offer constructive feedback to motivate employees: Appreciate achievements: Public and private recognition of employee successes strengthens motivation to continue working. Engaging employees in decision-making processes gives them a sense of important role within the company. Organizational culture that promotes respect, support, and balance between work and private life motivates employees to perform better. 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 team needs. Supporting employees, understanding their motivations, and developing skills are key elements of success in this area.

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

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (available online or on-site) targets managers and executives who wish to implement the right tools, skills, and methodologies to manage distributed teams.

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

• Examine distributed leadership principles, structures, and key components to successfully establish a remote working environment.
• Cultivate trust, objectives, culture, and collaboration to foster a high-performing remote team.
• Leverage existing tools and technologies to enhance virtual communication and cooperation.
• Apply goal-setting and project management techniques to assess the performance of a remote team.

Audience

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…