Communicating and Influencing - For Managers and Team Leaders Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (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 Slovakia (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.

The global turmoil, business disruptions, and pandemics have not only overturned established business norms but also compelled boards to rethink how they govern their organizations. Here’s what directors need to know today to be effective. Best-practice tips and tools—such as meetings, information management, agendas, committees, and organizational structure—that boards worldwide use to enhance their performance with less effort, freeing up more time for high-value board activities.

Audience

Staff who need to be fully prepared to conduct high-quality Coaching sessions

• For individual members of their own team
• For their entire team
• For individuals who are not directly part of their team but would benefit from their independent and non-judgmental input

Format of the course

The course is a combination of:

• Facilitated discussions
• Practical coaching sessions with comprehensive feedback

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

• Define “Coaching” and explain in detail how it can enhance individual and team performance, particularly by understanding and addressing the causes of under-performance
• Conduct effective Coaching sessions

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (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.

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

• Gain a deeper understanding of various approaches to modern learning delivery.
• Connect current delivery methods with innovative and fresh approaches in learning.
• Create an adaptive and proactive curriculum that maximizes the benefits of digitization.
• Guide their organization in applying digital transformation to learning processes.

Format of the Course

• Instructor-led training delivered online.
• Interactive planning sessions with tangible outputs.
• Digital icebreakers to foster engagement.
• Comprehensive course work.

Delegating tasks and motivating employees are key skills for effective team management. It involves understanding employees' competences, clearly defining expectations while at the same time trusting and delegating responsibility. Regularly check progress and offer constructive feedback to motivate employees: Recognize achievements: Publicly and privately recognizing employee successes strengthens motivation to continue working. Involving employees in decision-making processes gives them a sense of an important role in the company. An organizational culture that promotes respect, support and work-life balance motivates employees to perform better. Act in line with the values and expectations you set for your employees to inspire them to take action. Effective delegation of tasks and motivating employees requires flexibility, empathy and constant adaptation to the team's needs. Employee support, understanding their motivation and skill development are key elements of success in this area.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level managers who wish to apply Enneagram insights to enhance 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 instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is aimed at engineering leaders and engineers who wish to analyze, manage, and develop their leadership skills.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to leverage strengths, apply values, manage stress, solve problems, and build a development plan to be an effective engineering leader.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level product managers who wish to learn to align strategic goals with operational projects, while mastering leadership techniques to effectively lead cross-functional teams.

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

• Strengthen leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Enhance strategic planning and execution skills.
• Build project management expertise for effective project delivery.
• Develop skills specific to product ownership, focused on banking and financial sector projects.
• Learn to balance strategic objectives with operational project goals.

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

1. Gain a deep understanding of self-mastery as the foundation for becoming inspiring leaders.
2. Enhance and maintain their execution skills, contributing to the development of a high-performance culture.
3. Guide cultural transformation and change processes within their areas of influence by leveraging emotional intelligence and change management tools.

Methodology:

1. Lectures
2. Workshops
3. Video presentations
4. Role-playing exercises

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is aimed at 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:

• 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 an excessive number of meetings
• Their time is being taken over by others
• They struggle to complete their daily tasks due to a lack of planning, foresight, or prioritization

Format of the Course

The course will be a highly interactive blend of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and Case Studies

By the End of the Course, Delegates Will Be Able to:

• Understand the importance of managing meetings effectively, showing respect for the time constraints of attendees
• Follow standard procedures for organizing, conducting, and documenting meeting outcomes
• Gain a broader understanding of various methods to manage their time more efficiently, working smarter rather than harder

Overview

This 5-day course is designed to help delegates enhance their strategic thinking, planning, and management skills, including the tactical and operational requirements for successful implementation in high-stakes environments. The course will address challenging issues such as conflict management, managing change, leadership qualities, and team motivation. Through interactive case studies and sector-specific examples, participants will be encouraged to share their experiences and challenges, fostering practical and work-focused solutions they can apply back at their organizations.

The primary goal of the programme is to equip executives with the skills to analyze the business environment to identify profitable opportunities and develop strategies for gaining a competitive edge in an increasingly competitive market. Additionally, the programme will provide insights into best leadership practices and behaviors that will enhance the capacity of executives to manage the complexities and uncertainties of high-performance organizations.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify the main challenges faced by an organization;
• Explain various approaches to organizational development planning;
• Analyze the current business environment and its impact on the organization;
• Evaluate internal and external resources available to the organization;
• Discuss different strategies for managing strategy within the business plan;
• Assess alternative development strategies to recommend those best suited to the firm's needs;
• Gain a deeper understanding of strategic development plans;
• Objectively discuss the risks, benefits, and costs associated with implementing new strategies, including managing team conflict;
• Define methods for managing identified risks;
• Analyze potential impacts (both positive and negative) on their organization resulting from the implementation of new strategies;
• Develop policies, systems, and processes to successfully implement strategic plans;
• Cover key steps in change management.

Who Should Attend

• Product/Service Managers
• Newly appointed and experienced Managers and Team Leaders
• Heads of Operations
• Senior Bank Managers
• Human Resource Managers
• Operations Managers
• Marketing Managers

Methodology
The course combines facilitated workshops with case studies drawn from both published real-life examples and practical experience. Participants will have the opportunity to work in small groups to synthesize ideas and strategies, applying the material to their own organizations or departments. Open forum discussions will also be a key component of the learning process.

This instructor-led, live training in Slovakia (online or onsite) is aimed at females who wish to learn about the roles and expectation of women in leadership. Through a variety of exercises and discussions, participants will strengthen their confidence and develop essential management and business skills as a leader on their path to becoming role models in their organizations.

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

• Understand the role of female leaders in organizations.
• Develop a leadership mindset.
• Demonstrate leadership in team management and decision making.