Overview
This masterclass empowers senior leaders to lead with impact across large, complex, and fast-evolving organisations. Participants will explore how to shape strategic vision, drive cultural transformation, and sustain performance through uncertainty. The session blends practical insights with future-focused leadership principles—equipping leaders to manage large-scale change, strengthen resilience, and prepare their organisations for the challenges ahead. Through applied exercises and peer collaboration, learners will refine their ability to inspire, align, and future-proof their leadership influence.
Prerequisites
Participants should have:
- Significant experience in leadership, management, or organisational strategy.
- A working understanding of business transformation or cultural change initiatives.
- A commitment to applying reflective and adaptive leadership practices in complex environments.
Target audience
This masterclass is designed for:
- Senior leaders, directors, and executives responsible for shaping organisational direction.
- Experienced professionals guiding large teams or overseeing transformational initiatives.
- Leaders seeking to enhance their strategic foresight, resilience, and ability to influence culture at scale.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this masterclass, participants will be able to:
- Establish and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with long-term organisational goals.
- Guide teams through large-scale transformation while maintaining cultural integrity and morale.
- Lead confidently in complex and unpredictable situations using advanced scenario-planning techniques.
- Balance innovation with risk management to sustain performance during disruption.
- Foster organisational resilience by embedding adaptability and foresight into leadership practice.
- Mentor emerging leaders and create a sustainable pipeline of future-ready talent.
What will the course cover?
Strategic visioning and alignment
- Defining leadership purpose and aligning it with organisational strategy
- Translating strategic vision into actionable objectives across departments
- Building credibility and consistency through clear, transparent communication
Culture and transformation leadership
- Understanding the human and cultural dimensions of large-scale change
- Leading by example: reinforcing values that sustain trust and engagement
- Managing resistance and fostering psychological safety through change
Leading through uncertainty and disruption
- Scenario planning and adaptive decision-making in volatile contexts
- Balancing innovation, performance, and stability under pressure
- Applying systems thinking to anticipate and respond to future challenges
Resilient and future-focused leadership
- Cultivating emotional intelligence and personal resilience
- Building organisational capacity for flexibility and recovery
- Exploring trends such as AI integration, hybrid teams, and evolving workforce models
Legacy and leadership development
- Coaching and mentoring to empower the next generation of leaders
- Designing succession strategies that reinforce strategic continuity
- Embedding learning, innovation, and reflective practices as cultural norms
Exams and assessments
There are no formal examinations for this masterclass. Participants will complete self-assessments, reflective exercises, and scenario analyses designed to measure their leadership growth and application of new strategies.
Hands-on learning
Participants will engage in complex case studies, collaborative group challenges, and leadership simulations focused on real-world organisational dynamics. Guided reflection and peer feedback will help reinforce practical application, resilience, and strategic clarity in leadership.
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QA online courses, also commonly known as distance learning courses or elearning courses, take the form of interactive software designed for individual learning, but you will also have access to full support from our subject-matter experts for the duration of your course. When you book a QA online learning course you will receive immediate access to it through our e-learning platform and you can start to learn straight away, from any compatible device. Access to the online learning platform is valid for one year from the booking date.
All courses are built around case studies and presented in an engaging format, which includes storytelling elements, video, audio and humour. Every case study is supported by sample documents and a collection of Knowledge Nuggets that provide more in-depth detail on the wider processes.
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When will I receive my certificate?
Certificates of Achievement are issued at the end the course, either as a hard copy or via email. Read more here.