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The Leadership Transition

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Newly promoted leaders and existing managers moving into strategic roles will find this programme useful. Delegates learn to step up from being a peer to a leader. They build relationships. The programme covers emotional intelligence, delegation, and strategies for managing hybrid teams, alongside delivering impactful presentations.

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Public courses in our cities

  • 19–23 Oct 2026Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 2–6 Nov 2026Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 16–20 Nov 2026Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 7–11 Dec 2026Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 21–25 Dec 2026Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 11–15 Jan 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
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  • 25–29 Jan 2027Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 8–12 Feb 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 22–26 Feb 2027Casablanca£2,280 + VAT
  • 1–5 Mar 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 15–19 Mar 2027Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 5–9 Apr 2027Amman£3,400 + VAT
  • 19–23 Apr 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 3–7 May 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 17–21 May 2027Madrid£3,400 + VAT
  • 14–18 Jun 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 28 Jun – 2 Jul 2027Berlin£3,400 + VAT
  • 12–16 Jul 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 26–30 Jul 2027Milan£3,400 + VAT
  • 2–6 Aug 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 16–20 Aug 2027Malaga£3,080 + VAT
  • 6–10 Sep 2027Sarajevo£3,400 + VAT
  • 20–24 Sep 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 4–8 Oct 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 18–22 Oct 2027Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 8–12 Nov 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 22–26 Nov 2027Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 13–17 Dec 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 27–31 Dec 2027Doha£4,200 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options

Online (live)

With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

Moving into a higher leadership role requires a shift in mindset. It also requires a new set of skills. Leaders must direct complex environments, influence stakeholders without formal authority, and build high-performing teams that align with organisational values.

This programme focuses on the practical behaviours required for effective leadership. Delegates establish their authority and use emotional intelligence. They practice leading with agility in unpredictable situations. Sessions cover setting goals, delegating tasks based on team strengths, and making data-driven decisions that encourage a culture of innovation across the company.

The days are structured to build confidence and interpersonal skills. Delegates study how to manage virtual team dynamics. They deliver engaging presentations and handle difficult conversations with tact. The course concludes with techniques for managing stress, building resilience, and designing a personal leadership development plan to guide future career progression.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Clarify the competencies required for a new leadership role
  2. Demonstrate the skills needed to lead people effectively
  3. Understand how to develop working relationships as a leader
  4. Develop presentation, networking, and relationship-building skills
  5. Use adaptability to lead in volatile environments
  6. Demonstrate confidence in leading yourself, others, and the organisation

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Newly promoted leaders that have recently transitioned into a leadership role
  • Individuals identified as high potential
  • Existing managers aiming to transition into strategic roles

Daily agenda

  1. Day 1

    Developing You as a Leader

    • Adapting to rapid changes in the digital age
    • Transitioning from peer to leader
    • Evolving traits of leaders in dynamic environments
    • Using emotional intelligence to establish authority
    • Understanding interconnectedness through systems thinking
    • Responding to complexity with agile leadership
  2. Day 2

    Leading Others

    • Motivating teams through shared purpose
    • Setting SMARTER objectives with evaluation and reassessment
    • Building creativity and innovation
    • Adapting delegation to team strengths in a VUCA environment
    • Collaborative and data-driven decision-making
    • Creating psychological safety for collaboration
  3. Day 3

    Effective Working Relationships

    • Managing hybrid and virtual team dynamics
    • Connecting with diverse stakeholders using relational intelligence
    • Influencing without formal authority
    • Giving and receiving impactful real-time feedback
    • Building trust for high-performing teams
    • Understanding behavioural triggers in workplace relationships
  4. Day 4

    Developing Personal Presentation and Communication Skills

    • Understanding dynamics for virtual and in-person presentations
    • Using storytelling to inspire action
    • Enhancing communication with AI tools
    • Managing tough conversations with empathy
    • Developing reflective listening skills
    • Structuring conversations around feedback
  5. Day 5

    Building Confidence as a Leader

    • Cultivating a growth mindset to adapt to change
    • Managing stress and preventing leadership burnout
    • Building resilience through reframing and reflection
    • Designing a personal development plan
    • Networking for mutual growth and accountability
    • Working through case studies and simulations

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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Key booking terms (read before you register)
  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

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