29/07/2026
The Ultimate Leadership Edition (28 Oct 2026) - Capitol Kempinski Hotel
Special Invitation to CEOs, Directors, Managers, Team Leaders, Supervisors, Section Heads, Line Managers
BEST Managers' Masterclass: The Ultimate Leadership Edition
Programme facilitated by veteran trainer Dr. Caroline Dawson
Leading Beyond Authority: Influencing, Aligning and Delivering Through Others
As managers progress into more senior leadership roles, success is no longer measured by what they personally accomplish, but by how effectively they influence others, align diverse stakeholders, and achieve results through collaboration. Today's workplace demands leaders who can navigate ambiguity, build trust across functions, communicate with clarity, and inspire accountability; often without relying on formal authority.
This highly interactive one-day workshop equips participants with practical leadership tools to strengthen their influence, communicate strategically, manage difficult conversations, and foster ownership within teams. Through realistic case studies, simulations, self-assessments, and facilitated discussions, participants will develop the confidence to lead beyond hierarchy and create stronger organisational outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Recognise the mindset shift from managing work to leading people and influencing outcomes.
- Build personal leadership presence and credibility that inspires trust.
- Apply practical influence strategies to gain commitment across teams and stakeholders.
- Communicate with greater clarity to align expectations and reduce misunderstandings.
- Lead difficult conversations with confidence, empathy and professionalism.
- Foster ownership, accountability and collaboration without relying solely on positional authority.
- Develop a practical leadership action plan to strengthen workplace effectiveness.
Highlights
- The Leadership Shift – From Managing to Leading
- Building Leadership Presence and Credibility
- Influencing Without Authority
- Communicating for Alignment and Collaboration
- Leading Difficult Conversations
- Creating Ownership and Accountability
- Leading Across Functions and Sustaining Influence
Key Leadership Tools
Participants will leave with practical tools including:
- Leadership Mindset Assessment
- Leadership Presence Checklist
- Trust Equation Framework
- Stakeholder Mapping Canvas
- Influence Planning Framework
Communication Planning Template
Difficult Conversation Framework
- Accountability Conversation Guide
- Personal Leadership Action Plan
For more information/to register your interest, please email to [email protected] or call/WhatsApp at 63348311