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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOLE545

Training on Leadership Essentials for Personal Effectiveness

Develop core leadership skills and personal effectiveness strategies to boost confidence, communication, and workplace impact.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

This course equips participants with essential leadership and personal effectiveness skills needed to succeed in today’s workplace. It focuses on self awareness, communication, emotional intelligence, decision making, and problem solving to help participants lead with confidence and professionalism.

Through practical exercises, case studies, and interactive learning, participants will strengthen their leadership presence, improve workplace relationships, and develop the ability to positively influence teams and organizational performance.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Emerging leaders and supervisors

  • Professionals preparing for leadership roles

  • Team leaders and coordinators

  • Managers seeking to strengthen leadership foundations

  • Anyone aiming to enhance their personal effectiveness

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand core principles of leadership and personal effectiveness.

  2. Apply self-leadership and emotional intelligence in decision-making.

  3. Communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence.

  4. Manage time, priorities, and resources effectively.

  5. Lead with accountability, adaptability, and resilience.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Foundations of Leadership and Personal Effectiveness

  • Understanding the difference between leadership and management
  • Self awareness and the importance of self leadership
  • Key traits and characteristics of effective leaders
  • Building confidence and personal effectiveness in leadership roles
  • Case Study: Leadership styles and their impact on team performance

Module 2: Emotional Intelligence and Decision Making

  • Understanding emotional intelligence in leadership
  • Applying emotional intelligence in workplace decision making
  • Managing emotions and relationships effectively
  • Building resilience and composure under pressure
  • Practical: Emotional intelligence self assessment
  • Case Study: Leadership decision making in challenging situations

Module 3: Communication and Influence

  • Effective workplace communication strategies
  • Active listening and constructive feedback techniques
  • Persuasion, influence, and negotiation essentials
  • Building strong professional relationships through communication
  • Practical: Communication and influence role play exercises
  • Case Study: Effective leadership communication in organizations

Module 4: Time Management and Productivity

  • Prioritization and goal setting for improved performance
  • Managing competing demands and responsibilities
  • Productivity tools and techniques for workplace efficiency
  • Balancing personal effectiveness with organizational expectations
  • Practical: Develop a personal productivity improvement plan
  • Case Study: Managing time and productivity in leadership roles

Module 5: Accountability, Adaptability, and Resilience

  • Leading with integrity, accountability, and professionalism
  • Navigating change and uncertainty effectively
  • Building trust, credibility, and resilience in leadership
  • Sustaining performance and motivation during challenges
  • Case Study: Leadership resilience during organizational change
  • Practical: Create a personal leadership development action plan
Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Builds a culture of accountable and effective leadership

  • Improves team morale and productivity

  • Enhances organizational resilience and decision-making

  • Develops a pipeline of capable future leaders

Personal Impact

  • Increases self-confidence and personal effectiveness

  • Strengthens communication and influence skills

  • Enhances problem-solving and decision-making abilities

  • Boosts emotional intelligence for better workplace relationships

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

No, it is suitable for both aspiring and current leaders at all levels.

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Find the right course for you

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Leadership Essentials for Personal Effectiveness in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.