Many middle managers are unprepared for their unique roles. In fact, recent research compares contemporary middle managers to general managers of the past The global marketplace requires strong skills in execution and change management to accomplish work goals. In addition, much of today’s work is accomplished through teams and new skills such as Influencing, networking, emotional intelligence, and coaching are critical for success. A higher-level skill set is required for today’s leaders in order for them to be effective in their roles.

Many middle professionals have a wealth of experience in handling day-to-day management issues and are now ready for a bigger challenge. Are there extra skills they need to acquire to prepare them for the next level of leadership? This Conference is about exploring and mastering those skills and knowledge that will comfortably take them to the next level of competence – from professional to leader.

At the end of the Conference participants will have learned to lead more effectively and/or make the transition from professional manager to leader by:

• Ensuring that they have all the core skills of effective management and leadership
• Understanding what drives in a changing world
• Influencing and managing the performance and organizational culture
• Exploring team dynamics, preferred team roles
• Having a framework for implementing successful change programmes and making tough decisions
• Leading and developing talent
• Managing integration in a complex organization
• Learning the tools of influence