In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) business environment, leaders must adapt quickly and guide teams through uncertainty and transformation. The Leadership Agility Training Course by Oxford Training Centre equips professionals with the skills to think strategically, act decisively, and inspire confidence during change.
This comprehensive program strengthens negotiation, influence, persuasion, and conflict management skills—core competencies that enable agile leaders to navigate stakeholder dynamics effectively. Participants will also develop emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and change management abilities essential for leading in a rapidly evolving world.
Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate leadership agility in dynamic situations.
- Apply negotiation, influence, and persuasion techniques.
- Manage and resolve conflicts constructively.
- Strengthen emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Implement change management models effectively.
- Cultivate resilience and flexibility under pressure.
- Develop strategic thinking and foresight.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and agility.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for professionals who must lead, influence, and adapt in complex environments, including:
- Senior managers and executives driving organizational change.
- Team leaders and supervisors improving adaptability and negotiation.
- Project and program managers overseeing cross-functional teams.
- HR professionals managing leadership development.
- Entrepreneurs and business owners facing competitive markets.
- Aspiring leaders developing strategic influence and foresight.
Participants will gain tools and mindsets to lead with resilience, emotional intelligence, and flexibility, vital in today’s VUCA world.
Course Modules
Module 1: Understanding Leadership Agility
- Definition and importance of agile leadership.
- Challenges of leading in a VUCA environment.
- Shifting from reactive to adaptive leadership.
- Developing resilience and flexibility.
- Outcome: Understand how to apply adaptability and resilience in leadership.
Module 2: Emotional Intelligence and Learning Agility
- Role of emotional intelligence in agile leadership.
- Building self-awareness and empathy.
- Developing curiosity and openness to change.
- Managing emotions during uncertainty.
- Outcome: Enhance emotional awareness and lead with empathy and confidence.
Module 3: Strategic Thinking in a VUCA World
- Strategic foresight and systems thinking.
- Managing ambiguity and making informed decisions.
- Encouraging innovation in strategy.
- Outcome: Strengthen ability to anticipate challenges and make agile decisions.
Module 4: Negotiation, Influence, and Persuasion Skills
- Principles of effective negotiation.
- Building trust and credibility.
- Managing stakeholder relationships ethically.
- Outcome: Develop strong persuasion and influence capabilities.
Module 5: Conflict Management and Change Leadership
- Identifying sources of conflict.
- Conflict resolution strategies and change models.
- Communicating with empathy during transitions.
- Outcome: Lead change and manage conflict constructively.
Module 6: Building Resilient and Innovative Teams
- Developing team resilience.
- Encouraging innovation and motivation.
- Balancing structure with flexibility.
- Outcome: Build high-performing, adaptable teams.
Module 7: Sustaining Agility Through Culture and Communication
- Embedding agility into organizational culture.
- Maintaining trust and engagement.
- Measuring agility and performance.
- Outcome: Institutionalize agile practices for long-term success.