Leading Teams for Emerging Leaders

Transform from a contributor to a high–performing leader, and make the best possible start to your leadership journey.

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Programme impact

New responsibilities
need new skills

As a leader, you need the tools, frameworks and mindset to inspire and achieve results through others.

Good for you
Good for your organisation

Transition from individual contributor to inspirational leader.
Develop a toolkit of practical skills to give feedback, negotiate, deal with conflict and plan projects.
Get the best results from your teams; personal professional coaches show you how.
Explore your leadership style and understand your strengths and weaknesses with psychometric profiling.

Become part of a global network of emerging leaders from a broad range of industries who are on the same journey.
Benefit from one-to-one coaching.
Learn how to inspire and engage diverse groups of people to make an immediate impact back at your company.

Watch your organisational performance and business results improve through stronger team leadership.
Develop a pipeline of effective leaders.

Witness teams function more effectively due to increased levels of engagement and better job satisfaction.
Increase your business productivity through more efficient and coherent teamwork.

"It clarified both my perceptions and my wider understanding of leadership."

David Feuga

Regional Director - Middle East & Africa, ITW GSE
Programme: Leading Teams for Emerging Leaders
Nationality: French

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Right for you

With an average of 3 years’ management experience, this programme is aimed at those in or about to take on their first leadership role.

management experience

on average

nationalities

on average per cohort

Attendees include:

High-potential individuals in a, or about to take up their first, leadership role with some (usually less than five years) managerial experience.
People with decision-making responsibilities, but with limited experience of managing people.
Individuals who wish to adjust their leadership style.

Who attends

By nationality
By industry

The data above display the top nationalities and top 10 industries of participants who responded to our survey during the last full academic year.

Industry of recent participants

Consulting – Management 14.8 %
Business Services 11.2 %
Finance – Asset Management 11.1 %
Finance – Central Banks/Ministries/Regulation/Public Finances 11.1 %
Manufacturing 11.1 %
Telecommunication Services 11.1 %
Consulting – Financial Services 7.4 %
Education 7.4 %
Engineering Services 7.4 %
Finance – Accounting Services 7.4 %

The data above display the top nationalities and top 10 industries of participants who responded to our survey during the last full academic year.

Programme content

Know who you are, know how to lead

Unlock your innate power and find out what you’re really capable of.

What you learn
How you learn
Your learning experience
FAQs

Three key themes run through the programme, each developing a vital set of skills needed to lead teams successfully:

Leadership: Undergo a personality assessment for unique insight into your leadership style and the effect your approach may have on others.
Teams: Learn about the behaviours that build a collaborative and supportive team environment and develop your social awareness to successfully manage conflict.
Delivering results: Build a skillset to get results through others; achieve this through project planning, negotiation, coaching, influencing and action planning.

Our globally-acclaimed faculty arm you with a toolkit for the real-world, giving you instantly applicable skills to face challenges now.
Gain from our faculty’s industry experience and expertise to make your leadership transition as smooth and successful as possible.
Hands-on learning beyond the classroom on our Pit Stop Challenge at Silverstone shows you how teams can work under pressure.
Immerse yourself in team simulations to put your learning into immediate action for instant results.

Before you start, you complete the NEO PI-R personality assessment to help build your self-awareness.
Develop your social awareness skills and self-knowledge throughout the programme.
A combination of theory and practice embeds learning and makes it impactful.
Exposure to unique UK businesses – like the home of British Motor Racing – where you apply team theory in a fast-paced learning environment.
Learn from top management scholars, such as Niro Sivanathan who shares his award-winning research on psychology of the self and decision-making.

What is the application process?

You can apply to the programme of your choice online. Acceptance is not automatic and your application will be reviewed by our team of Programme Consultants to ensure the best fit between applicants and programmes. Spaces on our programmes can fill up quickly so we encourage you to apply early and ensure your submission is as comprehensive as possible.

What does the programme fee cover?

It covers all required study materials, programme activities and excursions, as well as refreshments and most meals.

Do I need to obtain a visa if I’m coming from overseas?

Please check directly with the relevant embassy in your home country to determine whether you need an entry visa for the country where the programme will be held.

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Our faculty

Experts in the field

Access some of the world’s leading thinkers whose cutting-edge research in global business is grounded in real-world practicality.

Selin Kesebir

Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour

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Selin Kesebir

Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour

Academic Focus

Dr Selin Kesebir’s research interests include co-operation, competition, gender, inequality and cultural transmission. Her research papers cover topics such as gender differences in response to competition with same-gender co-workers, how the growing disconnect from nature is evident in cultural products, and the effects of disclosing personal information on ethically distinct newcomers to a team.

Experience

Dr Kesebir teaches Executive Leadership and Negotiations at London Business School (LBS). Prior to joining LBS, she was a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. She is an editorial board member of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and was previously editor-in-chief and associate editor of In-Mind Magazine. Dr Kesebir has also reviewed various journals including Basic and Applied Social Psychology, British Journal of Social Psychology, Emotion Review, European Journal of Social Psychology and Merrill Palmer Quarterly. She has an MA in cognitive psychology from Northwestern University and a PhD in social psychology from the University of Virginia.

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Michael Parke

Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour

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Michael Parke

Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour

Academic Focus

Michael Parke is an expert on leading teams. His research broadly focuses on how leaders can more effectively engage team members so they are more proactive and creative, and collectively produce better outcomes as a team.

Recent Clients

PwC, Microsoft, Weber Shandwick, Gartner, Willis Towers Watson, MDVIP, Taylor Farms and Samsung.

Experience

His research has been presented at international conferences and is published in top academic publications such as the Academy of Management Review and Journal of Applied Psychology. His work has been featured in a variety of media outlets including Harvard Business Review, BBC, Bloomberg, and Management Today. He has also been an avid footballer and coach for most of his life.

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Niro Sivanathan

Academic Director and Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour

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Niro Sivanathan

Academic Director and Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour

Academic Focus

Niro Sivanthan’s research broadly centres around decision-making, power and status. He is an award-winning teacher of negotiations, decision-making and influence.

Recent Clients

IBM, McDonald’s, Nestlé, Roche, PwC, Sanofi, Vodafone, Mars, Deutsche Bank, A.T. Kearney, Vodafone, Nordea and Sabic.

Experience

His research is regularly presented at leading international conferences, and he serves on editorial boards. He has been published in top international journals covering management and psychology, such as Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of Applied Psychology and Psychological Science. His research has also garnered international press coverage in CNN, Financial Times, Time Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Sunday Times and Forbes. He has won numerous awards and been named in Poets and Quants' 'Top 40 under 40' list for the top 40 business school professors globally under the age of 40.

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How to apply

Submit your application through our online application form.

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When should I apply?

We recommend you apply at least three months before the programme starts to guarantee your place. The application form will take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete.
When will I hear back from you?

We’ll acknowledge receipt of your application by email within 48 hours, if it’s received during normal working hours (Mon-Fri – 09:00-18:00 GMT). We will review and respond to your application within two working days. We do this in order of receipt and acceptance is not automatic.
Can I reserve a place?

Yes. We can hold a provisional place for you for up to two weeks, but be aware that completed applications take priority and programmes often fill up several months in advance. You can reserve a place online, by phone or by email.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 7092 Email: ltel@london.edu
What are your language requirements?

The programme is taught in English, so a good working knowledge of the language is essential. If English is not your first language, we may ask you for evidence of your proficiency.
What if I have more questions?

If you have any more questions, please read our FAQs here.

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Fees

The fee for programmes starting in 2019 and 2020 is £8,100.*

The fee includes tuition, all required study materials, programme activities and excursions; access to our on-site gym and swimming pool; and lunch and dinner as per the programme schedule.

We offer a 25% discount for London Business School Alumni.

*Fees are subject to change.