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Leadership: From Manager to People Leader

A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader ; a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.
Eleanor Roosevelt

Context

Leadership today is not only about managing tasks, it’s about inspiring people, building trust, and creating the conditions for others to thrive.
The People leader programme equips managers with the skills to lead with empathy, clarity, and impact.

Through a practical and human-centred approach, participants learn how to motivate, engage, and support their teams, while also holding accountability and driving results. This is leadership that puts people first, and performance follows.


Outcomes

Build trust and psychological safety within your team.

Communicate expectations with clarity and empathy.

Motivate and engage individuals by understanding their drivers.

Give constructive feedback that develops talent and performance.

Balance empathy and accountability for sustainable results.


Before & After

Before

  • As a manager, I sometimes focused too much on tasks and felt unsure how to inspire or motivate my team in the right way.

After

  • I now lead with empathy and clarity, balancing people and performance. My team feels supported, engaged, and motivated, and results follow naturally.

Logistics & services

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Two full days. A half day check-in option post training is available.

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On-site.

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Available in FR and EN.