Communicating and Influencing - For Managers and Team Leaders Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or in-person) is designed for entry-level professionals or aspiring leaders who wish to grasp the core concepts and practices of effective leadership.

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

• Comprehend the nature of leadership and how it contrasts with management.
• Recognise and cultivate essential leadership competencies and styles.
• Establish meaningful goals and articulate them effectively.
• Foster trust and influence others through effective communication.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level professionals who wish 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
• Have Access to Global Talent & Recruitment Channels

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

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

• Distinguish between proactive sourcing and reactive recruitment.
• Utilise LinkedIn Standard versus LinkedIn Recruiter effectively.
• Master Boolean search techniques.
• Sell the opportunity to candidates and partner effectively with hiring managers.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (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 Botswana (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 Botswana (online or in-person) 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:

• Analyse their organisation context and its influence on leadership effectiveness.
• Assess the range of leadership styles being utilised 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.
• Utilise a causal model to explore leadership behaviours and their direct impact on workplace climate.
• Develop actionable strategies to enhance leadership adaptability and team performance.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is part of the Data Scientist skill set (Domain: Advisory & Leadership) and 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.

Global upheavals, business disruptions, and pandemics have not only upended standard business practices but have also forcibly reshaped how boards govern their organizations. Discover what directors need to know today to remain effective. Gain access to best-practice tips and tools—covering meetings, information management, agendas, committees, structure, and more—that boards around the world use to perform better, with less effort, thereby freeing up more time for high-value boardwork.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Comprehend the business drivers behind change
• Determine the optimal timing for implementing changes
• Know how to prepare an organisation for change
• Understand the psychology of change, including what motivates individuals, how they will react to change, and how to manage those reactions
• Manage both corporate and national cultural aspects of change
• Generate stakeholder value through change initiatives
• Apply a variety of analytical tools to assist at each stage of the change process
• Communicate change effectively

This instructor-led, live training, offered in Ottawa but also available for delivery elsewhere, 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 Botswana (online or on-site) is designed for entry-level leaders and HR professionals who aim to learn and apply Design Thinking methodologies to nurture innovation, improve problem-solving skills, and engage teams effectively.

By the conclusion 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.

Delegating tasks and motivating employees are key skills for effective team management. It involves understanding employee competencies, clearly defining expectations while simultaneously demonstrating trust and delegating responsibility. Regularly check progress and offer constructive feedback to motivate employees: Appreciate achievements: Public and private recognition of employee successes strengthens motivation for further work. Engaging employees in decision-making processes gives them a sense of an important role within the company. An organizational culture that promotes respect, support, and work-life balance 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 the team's needs. Supporting employees, understanding their motivation, and developing skills are key elements of success in this area.

This workshop is a practical programme designed to instil the principles of coordinating business meetings. The programme employs adult learning methodology, facilitated through interactive exercises and impactful presentations.

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

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

• Explore remote leadership, structures, and components to successfully adapt a remote work setup.
• Develop trust, goals, culture, and teamwork to create an effective and productive remote team.
• Use existing tools and technologies to improve virtual communication and collaboration.
• Implement goal setting and project management methods to measure 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…