This comprehensive one-day intensive course explores the distinct qualities, roles, and responsibilities of effective leadership. Participants will analyse multiple leadership models, understand the psychology of power, develop situational adaptability, and build the trust required to lead high-performing teams through change and complexity.
Are you managing tasks or truly leading people? There is a world of difference, and bridging that gap is where real success begins. In one day, our intensive leadership course transforms how you influence, adapt, and inspire. You will stop guessing and start knowing exactly which style to deploy when your team faces change. Gain the clarity to switch effortlessly between managing and leading, while mastering the ethical use of power to drive results. This is not just theory; it is practical wisdom for high-performing teams. Whether you join an open course, bring your closed group, or opt for one-to-one coaching, the impact is immediate. Plus, you earn six CPD hours towards your professional development. Ready to lead with confidence? To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 6 CPD Hours 1 Day 9:00 – 5:00 for Groups Open Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Distinguish clearly between the roles of a leader and a manager and identify when to switch between them
Evaluate the significance of multiple leadership models including Situational, Transformational, and Servant leadership
Identify and apply the correct sources of power to influence team behaviour effectively and ethically
Assess personal leadership styles and adapt behaviours to suit different team development levels
Demonstrate how trust and respect are built and maintained using the Trust Equation in high-pressure environments
Apply situational leadership techniques to resolve complex real-world workplace challenges
Develop strategies to foster psychological safety and a culture of innovation within their teams
Create a personal framework for sustaining leadership legacy and continuous self-improvement
Your Post-Course Challenge
Within 7 days, conduct a ‘Power Map’ audit of your current team to identify where you rely too heavily on position power.
In the next team meeting, consciously use a different leadership style than your default to address a specific task.
Have one conversation this month focused entirely on building trust and intimacy, with no agenda other than listening.
Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours
This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This intensive programme is designed for professionals who are ready to elevate their influence and guide their teams through periods of significant change. Whether you are stepping into a leadership role for the first time or seeking to refine your existing approach, this course provides the essential tools to inspire confidence and drive results.
This course is ideal for:
Aspiring leaders who want to understand the fundamental differences between managing tasks and leading people
Experienced managers looking to refresh their toolkit and adapt their style to modern workplace challenges
Team leads seeking to build deeper trust and foster a culture of psychological safety within their groups
Senior executives who wish to model effective leadership behaviours and cultivate a lasting legacy
Project coordinators aiming to enhance their ability to influence stakeholders without relying on formal authority
HR professionals responsible for developing leadership pipelines and supporting organisational change initiatives
No prior experience needed
While this course offers deep insights, it is accessible to delegates at any stage of their career journey. We welcome participants from all backgrounds who possess a genuine desire to learn how to lead with integrity and adaptability, ensuring that everyone leaves with actionable strategies regardless of their current seniority.
What you will take away
Delegates will leave with a clear, personalised understanding of their own leadership strengths and areas for development. You will gain a practical framework for navigating complex team dynamics, building resilient relationships, and creating an environment where innovation and high performance can thrive.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per person for open public course
From: £449.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
