A Highly Interactive Training Course On

The Leadership and Management Transition

Developing Great Leadership & Management Capabilities

Classroom Sessions
24 Feb-07 Mar 2025
Dubai
$11,900
19-30 May 2025
Paris
$11,900
14-25 Jul 2025
London
$11,900
08-19 Sep 2025
Istanbul
$11,900
03-14 Nov 2025
Dubai
$11,900

Course Introduction

To be an effective manager, whether in a supervisory, middle, or senior role, requires a blend of leadership and management skills. Developing these capabilities early in your career lays a strong foundation for future growth. As you shift from a functional role to a managerial one, the emphasis moves from executing tasks yourself to empowering others to achieve results. A solid understanding of management theory, coupled with practical experience, enhances effectiveness and confidence.

The Leadership and Management Transition training course provides valuable opportunities to cultivate leadership and management skills at this critical stage in your career, helping you transition smoothly and excel in your managerial role.

The Structure

This comprehensive training course consists of two modules which can be booked as a 10 Day Training event, or as individual, 5 Day training courses.

Module 1 - The Leadership Transition
Module 2 - The Management Transition

Training Objectives

This 10-day COPEX training course offers delegates opportunities to learn about leadership and management theories and discover how to apply them according to needs in different situations.

Packed with many practical exercises and a safe environment in which to practice new skills, delegates will:

  • Understand the Value of Excellent Leadership and Management Skills
  • How to Become an Effective Leader of People
  • A Deeper Self-Awareness Leading to Greater Confidence and Capabilities in Managing Resources
  • Develop Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Develop Greater Organisational Awareness: The Need to Build Networks, Communicate Effectively and Meet Customer Expectations

Who should Attend?

This COPEX training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals who are in the process of transitioning to roles needing greater leadership and managerial capabilities. For example:

  • Employees About to Progress Into Supervision or Management
  • Current Supervisors Who are Interested in Building Their Management Skills
  • Team Leaders, Site, Operations and Production Supervisors
  • First Time Managers Yet to Receive Management Training
  • Young Employees Identified as ‘High Potential’ Future Managers

Course Outline

Module 1: The Leadership Transition
Day One: Developing You as a Leader
  • Effective leadership, adapting styles to meet the needs of those they will manage
  • Making the transition from peer to leader
  • Leadership behaviours
  • The skills and qualities of an effective leader
  • Understanding, establishing and maintaining authority
  • Business awareness, understanding the ‘Bigger Picture’
Day Two: Leading Others
  • Motivating the team and gaining commitment to objectives and targets, providing feedback and support
  • Motivation from an organisation, leadership and individual perspective
  • Setting SMART objectives and performance standards
  • How to plan activities to meet organisational requirements
  • Delegating, problem solving and decision making
Day Three: Effective Working Relationships
  • Formal and informal working relationships
  • Internal and external contacts and relationships
  • Working with teams across the organisation
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Building relationships with stakeholders
  • How our behaviours impact on others and how to act positively to demonstrate trust and respect for individuals
Day Four: Developing Personal Presentation and Communication Skills
  • How to prepare, deliver and answer questions about a presentation
  • Three keys to effective speaking:
    • Thorough preparation
    • Good delivery
    • Overcoming nervousness
  • Skills of giving feedback to the team and management
  • Communicating effectively with all stakeholders, internal and external to the organisation
Day Five: Building Confidence as a Leader
  • Recognise own personal strengths and weaknesses as a leader and learn from experience whilst planning personal development to improve own performance and leadership skills
  • How to build resilience and manage stress
  • Three Sources of Resilience – Model
  • Building a strong support network
  • Personal Development and Action Planning
Module 2: The Management Transition
Day Six: The Tasks and Responsibilities of Management
  • Defining the role of management (Mintzberg)
  • Leader and manager?
  • The challenges of a new role
  • Key competences of managers at different levels (CMI)
  • Understanding my Strengths and Weaknesses
  • What type of boss will I be?
Day Seven: Leading a Team Effectively
  • Understanding the internal context: Organisation’s vision, purpose and aims
  • How the external context impacts the organisation
  • Setting and aligning team objectives
  • Gaining skills in communicating team direction and purpose
  • Belbin Team Roles
  • Embracing diversity and challenge
Day Eight: Managing People
  • The HR cycle: Recruitment, Induction, Training & Development, Career Options or Exit
  • The role of manager v role of HR
  • Performance Reviews: Past and Future
  • Motivating for performance and outcomes
  • Coaching methods and skills
  • Managing conflict 
Day Nine: Managing Resources
  • Managing projects: Planning, Implementing and Reviewing
  • Assessing and managing risks
  • Setting budgets
  • Managing information
  • Reporting, controlling and adjusting
  • The process of continuous improvement
Day Ten: Solving Problems and Making Decisions
  • Understanding and engaging stakeholders
  • Creative problem solving and problem-solving techniques
  • Decision making processes
  • Analysing problems, gathering and interpreting data
  • Implementing action plans and communicating decisions
  • The Monkey Rule: Achieving goals through the effort of others

Certificates

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
Whats Makes Copex Courses Unique?

COPEX Training is your gateway to professional growth, with over 20 years of experience turning potential into success. Each year, we deliver over 1,000 courses in 50+ countries, earning a stellar 98% satisfaction rate. Trusted by global giants like BP, the United Nations, and HSBC, we partner with top certification bodies to provide career-focused training that empowers individuals and drives organizational breakthroughs. Our mission? To transform the way professionals learn and grow in today’s fast-changing industries. Through expert insights, cutting-edge methods, and hands-on approaches, we equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in your career.

Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section provides quick answers to the most common questions about our services, procedures, and policies. We aim to make your experience with us as straightforward as possible. For further assistance, our support team is ready to help.

What is COPEX?

COPEX stands for “Competency Enhancement Programs” These courses are designed to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals across various sectors.

What are the benefits of attending COPEX training courses?

Enhanced Skills: Develop in-demand skills and knowledge in your chosen field.
Career Advancement: Improve your career prospects and increase your earning potential.
Increased Confidence: Gain confidence in your abilities and enhance your professional presence.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other professionals and industry experts.
Improved Job Performance: Enhance your productivity, efficiency, and job satisfaction.
Personal Growth: Develop valuable personal and professional skills that can benefit you in all areas of life.

What makes COPEX training courses unique?

Experienced Instructors: Courses are delivered by highly qualified and experienced instructors with industry expertise.
Interactive Learning: Engaging and interactive learning methods, including workshops, simulations, case studies, and group discussions.
Practical Application: Focus on practical skills and real-world applications, enabling you to apply your learning immediately.
Flexible Learning Options: A variety of course formats available, including classroom training, online courses, and blended learning.
Certification & Recognition: Upon successful completion, you may receive industry-recognized certifications.

What is the cost of COPEX training courses?

The cost of COPEX training courses varies depending on the course duration, content, and delivery method.

How can I register?

There are several ways to register in our public training courses:
Online – Browse the Training Plan, select the course of choice, click on the button
“Register Now” inside the course outline page.
E-mail – Send the details (name, company name, email address and training course of
choice) of your nomination to [email protected]
Telephone – +971 4 368 6886 or +971 50 106 2750

When will I receive the confirmation for my registration/s?

Upon successful registration, processing window will take not more than 24 hours from the time of registration. An email including the registration confirmation, invoice and joining instructions will be sent to the provided email address.

What is included in the training fee?

Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

What are the available payment methods?

The training course fee can be settled by either:

  • Bank transfer
  • Credit Card

How many hours per day, and what are the timings of your training courses?

Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.

Where do you usually hold your training courses?

Our training courses courses are being held at five-star hotels in prime and iconic destinations across the globe. Cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Houston, New York, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, etc.

Do you provide hotel booking assistance to your delegates?

Once officially registered, we can assist by providing the corporate rates provided by the hotel where the training course will be conducted. Early confirmation will enable us to secure the room at reduced rates

In case of failure to attend, what is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy varies depending on the circumstances presented. Generally, cancellations must be initiated in formal writing at least 14 days prior to the commencement date of the training course. Further, the option to shift an existing registration to another training course on a later date is possible. Otherwise, a full refund will be initiated.

What will I receive after the training course?

Delegates who will attend and successfully complete the training course will earn a COPEX Certificate of Completion. This certification is designed to validate the successful knowledge transfer, and that the desired learning objectives and outcomes to further advance your professional competency are achieved.

We can customize this
training course for you!

At Copex Training, we offer customizable courses designed to fit your specific needs. whether it's refining procurement practices or enhancing leadership and management skills, we tailor our programs to meet your unique goals and challenges. Let us create a training solution that delivers real results for your team.
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