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The Senior Management Programme

Posted on October 12th, 2020

The Senior Management Programme

Develop the leadership, commercial and people skills to succeed at senior level.

Modern Leadership for Senior Managers

Today's Senior Management task is changing in focus. Three components especially require close attention: developing people, strategic planning and managing change. The LDL Senior Management Training Programme is designed to equip executive managers and those aspiring to lead business in an era when success increasingly depends on people.

You will learn advanced processes for getting the best out of your people and how to apply them in your organisation. You will have the opportunity to practise a range of specific skills essential to leadership in today's turbulent business environment.

To explore further programmes designed for experienced leaders and senior executives, visit our Leadership & Management Training page.

“I feared that I would leave the course with a tonne of actions and no time to effect any of them. Instead, I leave armed to address my challenges with tools and a structured way to resolve my needs and build a better team and business.” - SB, Director, Touchstone.

Today’s Senior Management task is changing in focus. Three components especially require close attention: developing people, strategic planning and managing change. The LDL Senior Management Training Programme is designed to equip executive managers and those aspiring to lead business in an era when success increasingly depends on people.

You will learn advanced processes for getting the best out of your people and how to apply them in your organisation. You will have the opportunity to practise a range of specific skills essential to leadership in today’s turbulent business environment.

What You’ll Learn

At the end of the programme participants will:

  • Appreciate the role of the strategic manager.
  • Have a clear understanding of strategic thinking and planning techniques.
  • Know how to maximise performance from others using leadership, communication, motivation, and teamwork.
  • Be able to lead positive change more effectively.
  • Be better equipped to retain and develop their key people.

  • The role of the senior manager. Cutting through the fog of new ideas and buzzwords.
  • The skills of leadership in management. Different skills, styles, attitudes and attributes.
  • How to use strategic thinking and planning techniques. How to gear up for the future.
  • The importance of vision, values and culture as a powerful integrating mechanism across the organisation.
  • How to inspire people towards outstanding performance.
  • How to set and monitor stretch performance objectives. The importance of keeping everyone goal orientated.
  • How to build effective teams. How to develop a collaborative spirit.
  • How to conduct meetings you could sell tickets to.
  • How to use performance appraisals.
  • How to formulate personal development plans.
  • The value of focused feedback – monitoring performance and corrective action.
  • How to develop a learning organisation.
  • How to successfully introduce change. People are the real challenge of change. Overcoming resistance.
  • How to stimulate creativity, solve problems and innovate.
  • How to improve succession planning.
  • Senior management skills for personal and professional excellence. Self-organisation.
  • How to build a commitment to action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Senior Management Programme

This advanced leadership programme is designed for experienced managers looking to strengthen their ability to think strategically, lead change and drive results at senior level. The content combines tutorial input, questionnaires, case studies, management workshops, group discussions and delegate presentations, set in an open, hands-on, how to-apply-it-today atmosphere.

Designed for directors and senior managers, the course is an excellent senior management training & development programme for executives from any function. Managers in their first general management role, or those about to be promoted to top management will find it especially useful.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Lead with authority and authenticity
  • Think and act strategically in a rapidly changing world
  • Build and sustain high-performing teams
  • Influence and negotiate effectively at senior level
  • Manage stakeholders, politics and organisational dynamics
  • Balance operational demands with long-term priorities

Skill+Will™ is central to LDL’s approach. Senior leaders need not only advanced leadership and commercial skills, but also the mindset and confidence to use them under pressure. This programme develops both.

  • Open programme: intensive 2-day virtual programme (10.00–16.00 each day), £1,595 + VAT, includes comprehensive digital resources & post course coaching session.
  • In-company: customised for your organisation’s senior team, delivered in person or virtually.

Yes. Sessions can be shaped around your strategy, culture and leadership priorities, ensuring relevance and maximum impact for your senior team. Find out more on our tailored solutions page.

Small groups (maximum 6) to encourage high-level discussion, peer learning, and personalised development.

Senior LDL consultants with board-level experience and a track record of developing leaders at executive level.

Yes. Participants receive an LDL certificate on completion.

What Participants Say
“Excellent - This course covered so many of the areas I needed to address within my department, but also uncovered a host of tools and strategies I can employ to not only make me a better 'Senior Manager' but also make my department more successful.”
- IB, Head of IT, Mitsubishi Electric.
“I have learned so much from within, whilst learning new tools and methods I have not really come across before. The upshot is that I feel able to ‘knit together’ these new found tools that will help me accelerate my career.”
– JW, Head of Business Development, Cosworth.
“The content, the pace and delivery of the course was superb. Angela was able to ask us specific questions, listen to our responses and give meaningful feedback and advice.”
– SF, Head of Key Accounts, Ford and Stanley.
“The course was focused on the needs and objectives of the delegates and provided real world examples and tools that can be applied.”
– DL, UK IT Systems Manager, Althea UK&I
“I didn’t think I would learn anything new and thought two days would take up too much time. I was totally wrong – I found the time really valuable, and it motivated me to take a fresh approach to leadership. Before the programme I would have been cynical about how I can make a difference, whereas I now feel as though I am much better prepared and have the knowledge at my disposal to start invoking positive change.”
– MT, Director, At the Races
“Prior to a move into the role of Director within my company, I undertook LDL’s Senior Management Programme. This was one of the best decisions I have made and now, many months on, I have not only implemented much of the pragmatic course content, I also regularly refer back to my notes from the course for guidance on matters as they arrive.”
– KM, Divisional Director, Guildmore
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The Senior Management Programme

Senior management training designed to equip executive managers in three areas: developing people, strategic planning and managing change. Live virtual training.
£1595 + VAT.

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