Next-Level Leadership

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Activate your ability to lead strategically

The transition to strategic leadership requires a new set of skills. You will learn these key competencies and how to apply them when you return to work.

Good for you
Good for your organisation

Understand and practise how to lead through coaching, rather than dictating.
Clarify your own strengths and weaknesses and how they affect your ability to be a good strategic leader.
Improve your ability to empower others and get the best out of them.
Inject a sense of purpose into your work and understand its critical role in inspiring your team.

Master the fundamentals of behavioural change – why it’s so difficult and how to make it work for you.
Benefit from high-impact group coaching sessions and feedback. A 360 review and a personal development tool will help guide your leadership approach.
Develop an individual action plan in a one-to-one session with an executive coach.
Gain new perspectives, informed by a world-class peer group.

Turn your managers into exceptional leaders.
Invigorate your people with a clear purpose.
Make change work for you and use it to improve performance.

Create a culture that rewards bravery and initiative.
Energise your executives and managers with innovative strategic thinking.
Boost performance and effectiveness in an era of continuous change and virtual or hybrid teams.

"I’m now leading projects on longer-term strategy, and the programme has helped me in leading a team to work on strategic direction."

Huw Bannister

Global Diagnostics Director, DNA Damage Response, AstraZeneca

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"It’s crucial to keep things simple - to do what great leaders do and focus on being the best you can be."

Justin Clements

Head of Business (UK – South), Motonovo Finance
Programme: Next Level Leadership
Nationality: British

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"The programme content and professors were truly world-class. "

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Inna Malaia

Founder and Virtual CEO at Bevel World

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Right for you

This programme is aimed at senior managers who are moving from an operational to a strategic role.

of work experience

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of management experience

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Typical attendees have on average 10 years of work experience, including at least five years in a management role. Participants are directors or head of departments/functions who are responsible for:

Managing cross-functional and/or international teams
The direction of their business and leading their business unit
Multiple reporting lines
Direct influence and accountability for P&L.

The data above displays the top nationalities and top 10 industries across a three year average of participants on this programme.

Industry of recent participants

Government/Public administration 26 %
Finance 19 %
High Tech 14 %
Consulting 9 %
Transportation 9 %
Corporate 5 %
Education and Training 5 %
Energy 5 %
Manufacturing/Chemicals/Commodities 5 %
Media 5 %

The data above displays the top nationalities and top 10 industries across a three year average of participants on this programme.

Programme content

Discover your best self

Why should anyone be led by you? Learn how to use vision, purpose and energy to inspire your people.

Find out what strategic leadership means and how it differs from operational management. Clarify your own strengths and weaknesses and understand how they can impede or improve your ability to be a successful, strategic leader. Discover the most common pitfalls for managers when faced with a strategic leadership role.
Learn how to forge effective connections with others. High-quality relationships are fundamental to succeeding as a leader, particularly at a time of great physical and digital disruption. Learn how to form strong relationships with team members, clients and external stakeholders, to help you gain influence at work.

Understand how to lead change. Deep dive into into the fundamentals of behavioural change, find out why it’s hard, and how to make it work for you.

Discover an active and experiential programme that uses real-life situations to build skills.
Become immersed in group discussions revolving around real-world experiences of leading digital or hybrid teams.
Join highly interactive sessions that build improvisation skills, including techniques to manage difficult situations and conversations.
Experience a powerful personal development tool and discover how to showcase your best self in every situation.
Learn from internationally renowned faculty as they showcase the power of personal identity for leaders.
Benefit from individual and group coaching sessions to help you adapt what you’ve learnt to your personal leadership needs.
Explore informative feedback from colleagues on your leadership style.
Create a customised action plan to put what you’ve learnt into action.
Gain a toolkit of performance-support materials to use following completion of the programme.
Continue your learning journey with follow-up coaching to help you stay on track.

Learn from some of the world’s brightest leadership thinkers. Ena Inesi, an expert on hierarchy, relationships and decision-making, will show you the benefits of good workplace relationships and how to create them. Dan Cable, a specialist in leading change, leadership development and employee engagement, will help you inject purpose into your work and guide you through effective techniques to manage change.
Advance your leadership skills by mastering three key pillars: start with yourself, create connections and lead change.
Define your personal and organisational priorities with the help of an executive coach and 360 feedback.
Acquire a coaching mentality to build high-performing, more self-directing teams.
Put an end to business-as-usual approaches using new, global perspectives informed by a diverse and uniquely talented peer group.

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 application is as comprehensive as possible.

Will I have to do any preparation before attending the programme?

You'll receive communication from your Programme Manager around six weeks before starting the programme. The information we send will direct you to our online learning platform which will include the programme timetable, pre-programme reading and preparation work, and an introduction to your fellow participants.

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

Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality and country of residence. We encourage you to use the ‘check if you need a visa’ tool or to consult the UK consulate or embassy in your home country.

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Certificate in Management

This programme can also be taken as part of the Certificate in Management. Enhance your leadership approach, hone your business skills and curate your own curriculum with a blend of online and in-person learning.

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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.

Dan Cable

Professor of Organisational Behaviour

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Dan Cable

Professor of Organisational Behaviour

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Academic Focus

Professor Cable’s areas of interest include: employee engagement, leading change, organisational culture and its effects on competitive advantage, leadership development and the link between brands and employee behaviours.

Recent Clients

Professor Cable’s clients include Carlsberg, Coca Cola, Deloitte, EY, HSBC, Ikea, McDonalds, MS Amlin, NBC Universal, Porsche Consulting, Prudential, PwC, Rabobank, Roche, Sanofi, Siemens, and Twitter.

Experience

Professor Cable was selected for the 2018 Thinkers50 Radar List. The Academy of Management has twice honoured him with “Best article” awards, and The Academy of Management Perspectives ranked Professor Cable in the “Top 25 most influential management scholars.”

Professor Cable’s most recent published work includes Exceptional and Alive at Work, and his first book was Change to Strange. He has published two edited books and more than 50 articles in top scientific journals. His most recent research was published in Harvard Business Review, Sloan Management Review, the Academy of Management Journal, and Administrative Science Quarterly. His research has also been featured in the Economist, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, New York Times, and Business Week.

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Ena Inesi

Professor of Organisational Behaviour

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Ena Inesi

Professor of Organisational Behaviour

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Academic Focus

Ena explores the role of power in decision-making and relationship-building in the context of leadership. She gives you the insights and tools to use positive psychology to inspire and motivate others, leverage strengths and consolidate a true leadership mindset.

Recent Clients

Ena has led programmes for HSBC, Deutschebank, Prudential, YPO, World Economic Forum, Carlsberg and Arla.

Experience

Ena’s research regularly appears in the world’s leading academic journals and conferences. Her work is also published by the popular press and media, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Slate.com and World Report. Outside of academia, Ena has worked as a consultant with Bain and Company and she is a founder member of Italian web development agency, Velodea Srl.

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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 8575 Email: eol@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?

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