• Develop a talent pool of leaders
• Identify appropriate successors for senior management
• Develop the necessary competencies for leaders
• Assess the leadership talent and skills scientifically
• Build the necessary support system and environment for leaders to develop and thrive
• Support the leadership drive throughout an organisation
• Develop the mentorship competency within an organisation

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:: Programme Overview
Module 1 – Emotional intelligence
A 2 days workshop covering the following topics; Emotional Intelligence defined (Distinguishing between EQ and IQ and between conventional and modern views of emotion; The emotional side of the brain);

Emotional Literacy (Exploring your own levels of honesty; Exploring your own open-mindedness and focus; Balancing your energy based on your emotional tension; Examining your own emotional feedback patterns; Understanding what role the head and heart play in decisions and the role of intuition);

Emotional Fitness (Practising listening, empathy and being truly present; Experiencing trust in action, your own ability to trust and your own trustworthiness; Exploring your own values and the value systems of others)

Module 2 – Leadership now
A 2 day workshop covering the following topics; Introduction to Leadership, Leadership versus Management, Discussion on various leadership philosophies, Developing your personal Leadership Philosophy, Overview of the programme and programme logistics (how to tackle it? Principles for setting delegates up to win)

Module 3 – Interpersonal skills
A practical 2 day workshop aimed at giving delegates the necessary skills, tools and techniques for effective interaction with others, such as listening skills, empathy, probing skills, giving and receiving feedback, and managing information.

Module 4 – Assertiveness
An in-depth 2-day workshop to reflect on how you express yourself. Dealing with reservedness, aggression, manipulation and passiveaggression.

Module 5 – Facilitation skills
A comprehensive, 3-day experiential workshop that gives delegates both the theory, techniques and skills practice, to effectively and confidently facilitate any group process.

Module 6 – Coaching and mentoring skills
A 2-day workshop that explores the concepts of coaching and mentoring, and the roles of coach, mentor and mentee. It is aimed at giving team leaders the tools to effectively coach and mentor team members in order for them to grow and develop in their specified direction.

Module 7 – Managing conflict
Exploring your own conflict style, from avoidance to competing, and developing a practical and effective conflict resolution style. Stages of conflict, resolution tactics, conflict responses amongst others are covered comprehensively on this programme.

Module 8 – Performance and consequence management
A 2-day skills based workshop that looks at managing performance of people in totality - from initial contracting of performance to consequence management of poor performance and conduct/behaviour.

Module 9 – Team development
A 2 night- 2 day residential workshop aimed at exploring group dynamics, roles in groups, power issues, motivating colleagues and various other factors that play a role in team effectiveness.

Module 10 – Managing change and diversity
A 3-day experiential workshop that explores the process of managing change within our environment – the skills and insight needed, as well as exploring key issues of managing cultural diversity and transformation as a leader.

Module 11 – Projects
On completion of the first 9 modules, delegates are required to conduct a formal work-related project either individually or in pairs aimed at assessing the skills, insights and experiences from the previous 9 modules. The projects are formally assessed by the facilitators and some line management representatives upon completion.

Please note:

• Candidates must have at least 2-3 staff members reporting directly to them or about to take the step up to managing others (for practical application the candidate must be given at least one subordinate before starting the programme)
• He/she must have the desire to lead and a willingness to learn and grow as an individual
• Their Peer review feedback must support their potential as leaders

• Experiential/adult learning principles
• Case studies
• Skills Practices
• Theoretical input
• Games/fun exercises
• Participation/dialogue/group work
• Videos

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“The voyage of self discovery is not in seeking new landscapes, but……seeing through new eyes”
Marcel Prost

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:: Delegate feedback
"The TLD programme has literally been life changing on a professional and personal level - it has truly stretched and challenged me in terms of my personal boundaries. It has equipped me with the necessary skills, techniques and tools to perform my leadership role in an effective manner to meet the expectations of staff, management and our organisation. This programme is a life investment!"

"I highly recommend the TLD program for any -and all - future leaders within an organisation. The course content, combined with expert facilitation, has taught me to lead effectively and with influence, thus allowing those I lead, to realise and develop their own internal strengths."

"I found enrichment by way of the leadership development programme through Gavin and Derek, for they certainly “walk the talk”. The programme certainly looks at the fundamentals of leadership and what makes an effective leader. For me, the TLD programme was a very important start to a journey of learning and growing… both personally and as a leader. I have also learned to step away and see the wood from the trees… Thank You Gavin and Derek"

"I don't believe that any other leadership course would have had the same effect as the one presented to us by Gavin & Derek. Thanks to them I have evolved into someone who thinks about my role within other peoples lives and whether or not I'm making a positive contribution by whatever I do or say to those around me."

"There are no words to describe the amount of learning and growth that takes place. This is due not only to the excellent course content but mainly I believe to Derek & Gavin's facilitation skills. They grow and learn with you, you feel a part of a family, you actually feel nurtured. I have to say THANK YOU again. I cannot say it enough. I'm a new person. I believe a better person. (I use the I language)"

"The programme was fantastic, innovative, exciting and, life changing. It has broadened my horizons', and equipped me as a leader with tools which can be utilised in all areas of my business & life. It was challenging and helped me to discover how to utilise and enhance my natural skills."